DECATUR — With safety in mind, the Decatur City Council voted to designate Saturday, Oct. 31, between 5 and 8 p.m. as the city’s time for Halloween trick-or-treating.
A suburban Detroit haunted house prepares its scare actors for the Halloween season by sending them to school. Scare School, that is. (AP video: Mike Householder)
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⚠️ Safety first: 13 Tips for a safe, yet spooky Halloween
Check all candy your child receives
Make sure any makeup is non-toxic, and to wash it off after Trick-or-Treating
If possible, avoid masks, as they can obstruct vision
Check candy ingredients and try to use nut-free candy for Trick-or-Treaters
Look for flame-resistant costumes
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Plan the Trick-or-Treat route
Plan the Trick-or-Treat route and make sure adults know where children are going. A parent or responsible adult should accompany young children as they make their way around the neighborhood.
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Make sure Trick-or-Treaters are visible
Make sure the Trick-or-Treaters have a flashlight. Add reflective tape to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags. Have everyone wear light-colored clothing in order to be seen.
Lisa Morrison
Visit homes that have a porch light on
Visit only the homes that have a porch light on. Accept treats at the door – never go inside.
Walk on the sidewalks
Walk only on the sidewalks, not in the street. If no sidewalk is available, walk at the edge of the roadway, facing traffic. Look both ways before crossing the street and cross only at the corner. Don’t cut across yards or use alleys. Don’t cross between parked cars.
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Be cautious around pets
Be cautious around pets and any other animals.
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Clear the porch
Clear the porch or front yard of any obstacles that a child could trip over.
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Restrain pets
Restrain any household pets.
Use a glow stick instead of a candle
Use a glow stick instead of a candle in the jack-o-lantern to avoid a fire hazard.
Contact Tony Reid at (217) 421-7977. Follow him on Twitter: @TonyJReid
