Halloween safety tips via HRP 

**** HRP Media Release Halloween safety tips via HRP  Halloween – a night filled with candy, costumes and time with friends – is just around the corner. To ensure that the night is fun and memorable, Halifax Regional Police is sharing these Halloween safety tips: Trick-or-treaters, parents and guardians: • Follow normal pedestrian safety rules. Look both ways before crossing the street and watch for vehicles (especially vehicles backing out of driveways). • Trick-or-treat with people; don’t trick-or-treat alone. • Avoid criss-crossing the street. Go down one side of the street, then up the other. • Ensure Halloween costumes are bright, reflective and fit well. Confirm that costumes allow the wearer to see clearly. Consider using face paint or makeup instead of a mask. • Carry a flashlight and stay close to well-lit areas. • Be sure an adult checks all Halloween candy before trick-or-treaters dig in. • Trick-or-treaters should tell their parents and/or guardians their Halloween route and when they expect to be home. • Dress warmly. • Watch for open flames and be careful around jack-o-lanterns. • Stay outside while trick-or-treating. Never enter someone's home. Motorists: • With the excitement of Halloween, trick-or-treaters may forget pedestrian safety rules. • Drive slowly and be careful backing up. • Drive with extra caution in residential areas. Homeowners: • Keep your doorway well-lit; clear of tripping hazards and open flames. • Give out only commercially wrapped snacks. • Keep pets inside on Halloween. Costumes and loud noises may scare them. Wishing everyone a fa-boo-lous and safe night!