Havering Council warns kids to stay safe at Halloween

Also, for the little ones, wear face paint instead of masks, for better visibility when walking along the sidewalk.

The checklist also advises not to call at homes after 9pm, only to visit residents that are known to you or your friends, not to go into a stranger’s house or vandalise property.

Have a parent or older sibling go with children, or have children go as a group.

“If you are planning on going trick or treating, please be mindful of this advice and if a house is displaying a “no trick or treaters” sign please respect this”.

The Arlington Historical Society is hosting its first trick-or-treat event at the Arlington Historical Museum (1805 S. Arlington Ridge Road) from 4-6 p.m. There will be candy, Halloween-themed story time and coloring.

Parents are urged to decorate costumes with reflective tape or stickers and have children carry a flashlight so they can be seen, and to make sure the youngster’s vision is not obstructed by the costume. Consider trick-or-treating with your children for their safety and because it’s fun way to spend an evening.

Examine all of the children’s candy before allowing them to eat it.

Costumes can be both creative and safe.

“We will have extra patrols out Friday and Saturday night”, said Hancock.

Many of those dressed up for Halloween will be small children, hopefully accompanied by parents or guardians who will be on the lookout for any danger.

Saturday October 31st: West Precinct, 2110 Clinton Avenue, Huntsville, AL, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

In addition kids under 18 years of age are reminded that a few Townships in Dutchess County have curfews which limit the hours that they can be out on Halloween, and the Sheriff’s Office will be out patrolling to enforce those curfews.

Halloween is one of the spookiest times of the year.

-Ensure Halloween novelty lights are safe.

Cross a street at the corner, preferably in a marked crosswalk. And no, your child does not need a township permit to go door to door on Halloween.

As far as where to trick or treat, police recommend you check the sex offender registry (www.ncdoj.gov) while planning your neighborhood route.