Make sure kids can easily be seen by any motorists that may be near.
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Parents, make sure your children’s costumes include reflective material and that they, or an adult with them, is carrying a flashlight.
On the opposite page of the Daily Echo, you will find your own no trick or treating poster to simply cut out and stick to your door if you do not want to be disturbed.
“Try to walk on the sidewalks instead of the roadways if all possible”. If the children are young, a parent or responsible adult should accompany them as they make their way around the neighborhood.
Tell your children to never go inside someone’s house they don’t know. 7.
Teach children to NEVER approach a home that is not well lit both inside and outside.
“We encourage kids to go in large groups because the larger groups are going to have less adversities than the one child going door to door”, says Officer Martin.
Whether you live in a colder climate or you’re just preparing for a bit of rain, the weather on Halloween night can always be pretty unpredictable.
Do not accept rides from anyone you do not know and have a trusted relationship with. They should be fire-resistant and should not interfere with kids’ ability to walk and see.
Indoor trick-or-treating is also offered from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Lakeshore Middle School, 900 S. Cutler St., and at Christian Haven Home, 704 Pennoyer Ave.
It’s a sad fact, but there are a few bad people out there who may be looking to slip something else into your kids trick-or-treat bag.
Look for children who may be walking in the street, medians, curbs, between parked cars and in other parts of the road.
Remind your children not to eat any candy until you get home and can inspect it. When lighting candles inside jack-o-lanterns, they should use long fireplace-style matches or a utility lighter.
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Throw away treats that are not in the manufacture’s packaging.
