Safe Kids Grand Forks said the biggest safety concern on Halloween is not candy related, but usually pedestrian accidents. Make sure you stay on the sidewalks and use crosswalks when available. Kids under ten should go with an adult.
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Ideally, young children should ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult. She adds, “They can remind them of the guidelines – on timing; they can also stress with them the importance of staying with their friends. They can also problem solve – what happens if they’re feeling a little nervous or unsafe?” When trick-or-treating, the HCSO asks parents to remember the following safety precautions: For Families and Trick-or-Treaters 1.
Review all of the above safety tips with your children. Okumura says accessories like masks can be a real hazard.
“The national average they’ve said is that the prime time for trick or treating is between 5:30 pm and 9:30 pm on Halloween”, Detective Hatcher of Casper Police said.
Community members who are on the other side of the door on Halloween can also take various measures to make sure their house is safe for all trick-or-treaters. “Motorists should eliminate any distractions and keep their eyes on the road for any Halloween activity and trick-or-treaters”.
Police say parents should warn their kids about entering homes to get candy.
The Lt. reminds drivers that trick-or-treaters experiencing a sugar rush might not stop to look both ways before crossing the street.
Make sure that fake knives, swords, and guns are made from cardboard or other flexible materials to avoid accidental injury or worse, have them mistaken for the real thing.
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The Missoula Police Department will have extra patrols on hand since the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, and are encouraging parents to inspect their kids’ candy before they eat it and report anything suspicious to law enforcement.
