Halloween Safety

Acknowledging that youngsters tend to forget the rules of safety during the fun of trick-or-treating, parents are encouraged to review some of the more important safety suggestions with them:

FOR CHILDREN:

-Try to trick-or-treat when it is still light outside.

-If someone older cannot go with you, trick-or-treat with a group of children.

-Use reflective tape on costumes so you can be seen.

-If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.

-A face mask will keep you from seeing well. Take off your mask before crossing a street.

-Cross only at corners. Never cross the street between parked cars or in the middle of the block.

-Never go inside a stranger's house and stay within the neighborhood you know.

FOR PARENTS:

-Know whom your child will be with.

-Arrange for an adult to accompany trick-or-treaters.

-Know the route your child will travel.

-Instruct children to leave all candy and other treats intact until you inspect them.

-Dispose of candy that is unwrapped or has a torn wrapper.

-Wash and cut fruit into small pieces before eating.

-If you give loose or homemade treats, add your name and address to the package so parents will know where it came from.

-Keep house well lighted.

With Halloween comes a serious threat to child pedestrian safety. The shift to standard time means earlier darkness and reduced visibility for both motorists and pedestrians. Please be extra cautious to insure that this will be a nice day for the children.

It is hoped that parents of all teenagers who are permitted to roam the Village on Halloween night will take time to remind them to observe the rights and property of their neighbors. While the Police Department will be prepared to apprehend any violators and problem youth, it is hoped that this will not be necessary as we do not want to have vandalism and criminal mischief detract from the run of this tradition in our Village.