It is that time of the year again when ghosts and goblins take to the streets on Halloween night.
Airdrie RCMP hope to ensure the ghouls and vampires get more treats than tricks with this list of scary safety suggestions.
• Do not go trick-or-treating alone; go with an adult or older brother or sister. Let your parents know where you will be and for how long.
• Remember, drivers might not be able to see you in the dark. Wear a bright-coloured costume with reflective tape and carry a flashlight.
• Do not go to houses that have the lights out.
• Do not go inside a house or car of anyone you don’t know.
• Wear make-up instead of a mask. You will be able to see better if you are wearing make-up. If you wear a mask, make sure the eye holes are large enough for you to see through clearly.
• Use the sidewalk. Do not run across lawns or gardens.
• Cross the street at a crosswalk or at a corner. Look both ways before crossing the road.
• Do not eat any of your treats before you get home. When you do get home, have your parents check all the candy so that they can throw away anything that is not wrapped in a sealed wrapper.
• Never eat any fresh fruit or homemade treats unless you know where they came from.
• Wear good shoes, such as runners, so you won’t trip. Be very careful not to trip if you have a long costume.
• Always stay in your own neighbourhood and know where there is a safe house that you can go to if you need help.
• Start trick-or-treating early and finish early.
• Never go into alleys, parking lots, wooded areas, or vacant lots.
• Don’t go near any animals you do not know.
• Stay away from anyone playing with firecrackers – these are illegal. Don’t pick up any fireworks. Don’t hold them or try to light them.
Have a safe and happy Halloween.
