RCMP offer tips for a safe Halloween

It’s Halloween, and goblins, ghouls, monsters, superheroes, and everything in between will be out tonight across Central Alberta trick-or-treating.  

The Alberta RCMP is providing safety tips for trick-or-treaters, and homeowners to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween.  

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 makeup instead of a mask. Masks can impair your vision and hearing. If you wear a mask, remove it 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 it’s safe. Do not crisscross back and forth.  

• 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.  

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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.  

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