Halloween is Saturday, and the Midland Police Department is providing important tips for parents and trick-or-treaters.
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In addition there is generally an increase in traffic on the roadways, either because of people transporting their children to “Trick-or-Treat” locations or going to Halloween parties.
And parents should insist that children travel in groups with adequate adult supervision. If you are not comfortable allowing your kids to trick-or-treat in the neighborhoods, there will be plenty of controlled environments where families can go to enjoy the festivities. He was convinced that a mysteriously-wrapped piece of candy would mean it came from a questionable source. Parents should look/sort through all candy received to check for problems or suspicious items. 6.
The Rochelle city-wide trick-or-treat hours have been set for Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. Residents participating in Trick-or-Treat are reminded to turn on porch lights so children are aware which houses to visit. First, make sure kids are visible, with reflectors on their costumes or by carrying flashlights when it gets dark. “We’re asking parents to examine all candy, edible items, toys and trinkets prior to kids taking or eating them”.
Cross streets only at corners.
Look left, right, and left again before crossing any road.
Make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. If there are no sidewalks, always walk facing traffic. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Red Cross recommends never walking or hiding between parked cars.
Do not forget to drive slowly and carefully on Halloween, especially through neighborhoods.
Q Halloween carries a double whammy of scariness, ranking as both the day with the highest number of child pedestrian deaths and one of the holidays with the highest number of DUI deaths. If that statistic isn’t enough to spook you into getting a designated driver or another safe way home, maybe this will: The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are planning extra patrols looking for drunk drivers.
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Be particularly careful entering and exiting driveways and alleys.
