Besides being the night for trick-or-treating, Halloween is one of the heaviest wireless-calling days of the year, according to AT&T. Here are some safety tips from the company to keep in mind before your children hit the streets in search of goodies.

1. Go mobile: Whether packing their personal cell or a temporary prepaid phone, ensure each costumed child parading the streets has a fully charged communication device.

2. Secure the line of communication: Preprogram contact information of parents, neighbors and emergency services into your and your child's speed dial, and be sure you know how to access these numbers with ease.

3. Ensure accessibility: Use a belt clip or carrying case to make sure phones do not get tangled in costumes.

4. Establish boundaries: Families should have in place a familiarized route for children to follow. Mobile navigation tools can assist parents and kids in creating routes, and trick-or-treaters can reference maps throughout the evening.

Similarly, AT&T's FamilyMap Viewer allows parents to easily and immediately locate a family member's whereabouts from their mobile device or PC so they can keep a close watch.

5. Be in touch: Set up periodic alarms with Halloween-themed tones as a reminder for trick-or-treaters to text or call home between stops.

6. Keep ears on the ready: As part of a continued effort to remain aware of surroundings and keep open the lines of communication, trick-or-treaters should turn up their phone volume and listen for incoming call and message alerts.

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