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Halloween safety tips via HRP
Halloween – a night filled with candy, creepy 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 from your household or your friends; don’t trick-or-treat alone.
Try to limit 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.
If you’re not participating in trick-or-treating turn off your lights, take down decorations and put up a sign indicating you’re not participating in trick-or-treating this year
Give out only commercially-wrapped snacks.
Hand out treats from your porch, driveway, front yard or at the front door, if possible.
Keep pets inside on Halloween. Costumes and loud noises may scare them.
Community members:
Contact police if you notice anything suspicious or require assistance.
Wishing everyone a fang-tastic and safe night!
