Full Notification

Trick or Treat Safety

For Motorists:  SLOW DOWN!

• Expect increased pedestrian traffic in residential neighborhoods, especially between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM.
• Stay alert! Children can be unpredictable, especially when they're excited about getting to the next house. Watch carefully near intersections, driveways, and parked vehicles.

• Be part of a group and do not stray from the group, there is safety in numbers.
• Do not enter the home of a stranger.
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Look both ways before crossing the street and cross when the pedestrian crosswalk light signals you to walk.
• Carry flash lights so you can be easily seen.
• Do not take shortcuts through backyards, parks, or alleys.
• Be alert, have fun but do not let your guard down.

• Keep a porch light on so trick-or-treaters will know to visit and can see where they are walking.
• Remove yard clutter that trick-or-treaters may trip over.
• Secure your pets to protect both the visitors and your pets.
• Use battery powered Jack-O-Lanterns instead of ones with candles.  If you do use candles, make sure they are far enough out of the way so that kids' costumes won't accidentally be set on fire.
• Avoid giving homemade treats.  Responsible parents do not allow their children to eat them unless they know the person making them.

• Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
• Check your child's candy before they consume it.  Anything suspicious should be discarded!
• Feed your children before they set out.  This should help discourage them from trying their treats before you are able to check them.
• Know where your child is and whom they are with.
• Be aware that a mask may obscure your child's vision.
• Costumes should be light in color or have reflective tape put on them.
• Costumes should be made from light materials to avoid dehydration and other heat related issues.