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Trick-or-treating safety tips

GRPD: Avoid masks that obscure vision

Published : Monday, 29 Oct 2012, 4:34 PM EDT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) - The Grand Rapids Police Department offers the following tips to keep Halloween and trick-or-treating safe:

  • Do not trick-or-treat alone. Go with parents or adult friends.
  • Wear light colored or reflective clothing after sundown.
  • Wear flame-retardant materials.
  • Avoid billowy costumes and wigs.
  • Props such as magic wands and swords should be made from cardboard rather than metal or wood.
  • Do not wear a mask that blocks or restricts your vision.  
  • Obey all traffic safety rules.
  • Walk on sidewalks; do not walk in the street.  If you must walk in the street, walk on the left side facing traffic.
  • Carry and use a flashlight.
  • Trick-or-treat only in your own neighborhood.
  • Do not go into any stranger's home or car, even if you are offered candy.
  • Do not eat any candy or other food until your parents examine it.
  • Homeowners should have outside porch lights on where trick-or-treaters are welcome.
  • Drivers should be especially aware and observant when driving through residential neighborhoods.
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