“The kids are excited, but first parents need to make sure their kids know what to do in order to have fun and stay safe”.
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When it comes to gathering the treats, Lee advises parents to inspect all the candy upon returning home.
Halloween is fast approaching and the Sarnia Police Service is reminding the community that a safe Halloween is a happy Halloween. It’s also important that children walk on the sidewalk, not in the street.
Costumes can be both creative and safe by decorating them with reflective tape and light colors.
Approach only houses with the lights on. Trick-or-treaters should also use flame-resistant costumes and face make up instead of masks, which make it hard to see clearly.
The day after Halloween marks the end of Daylight Saving Time, which is a good time to check the batteries in your home’s smoke detectors. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Kids across our area will trick-or-treat on Saturday.
Halloween and the annual dress up and get candy activities begin early with the downtown trick-or-treating event. Avoid starting any feuds withe the kids or worse, the parents, that more than likely live in your neighborhood and you’ll be seeing frequently going forward. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Cross the street only at corners and never between parked vehicles.
But, this Halloween isn’t just about children.
The recommended hours for trick-or-treating are from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m., and residents wishing to hand out candy are encouraged to turn on their porch lights. “Be especially alert and take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs”.
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Make sure trick-or-treaters can be seen by drivers at night. Children should be dressed in highly visible costumes so drivers can easily see them.
