With Halloween coming it is important for parents to help their
Trick or Treaters stay safe.
Costumes should be as visible as possible. Reflective tape
should be added to dark costumes. Costumes should not drag on the ground since they are a tripping
hazard. Mask should be avoided.
If they are used they should be kept off the face when walking from house to
house, walking up walkways and steps and used only at the door.
Parents should check all candy before they are eaten. Children
should be discouraged from eating while they are out. If the children have food
allergies extra care should be taken when sorting through the candy.
Do not criss cross streets. Walk down one side and return on the
other. If children are old enough to be out by themselves they should stay
together and should return at an agreed upon time with their parents/guardians. Expect drivers will not be watching out for you so watch out
for them.
Drivers please slow down, even on bigger roads. Expect that the children will not be watching out for you so watch out for them.
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