With the weather forecasting about plus four or seven degrees Celsius on Thursday afternoon for Halloween, expect a lot of little ghouls and goblins to be out in the community trick-or-treating on Oct. 31.
The Alberta RCMP is sharing some pointers to safely survive the Halloween rush.
Tips for trick-or-treaters:
- Wear bright coloured costumes and use reflective tape or glow sticks to be more visible to drivers
- Use a flashlight and stay in well-lit areas
- Wear make-up instead of a mask. Masks can impair your vision and hearing. If you wear a mask, remove while walking from house to house and crossing streets
- Always walk on sidewalks
- Stay on one side of the street and only cross the street where safe to do so. Do not crisscross back-and-forth across roads or traffic
- Stay on the doorstep or sidewalk. Never go inside the home or car of someone you don’t know
- Travel in groups if you are unsupervised
Tips for adults:
- Keep porch lights, or external security lights on
- Keep doors clear and accessible. Avoid decorations that pose a tripping hazard
- Do not invite children inside your home
- Make sure to inspect your children’s candy for any signs of tampering or unwrapped items
- Only pass out commercially wrapped candy and snacks
- Keep pets indoors as they may be easily scared by children in costumes
- If you are going to be attending a party this Halloween, do not drink and drive or take substances from people you don’t know and trust
Police advise whether you’re staying at home to avoid things that go bump in the night or you’re on the move with a band of little monsters, we can all do our part to ensure the safety of each other.
