Midland Police Release Safety Tips for Halloween

“During your Halloween trick or treating, please be careful crossing streets, especially after dark”, cautions Mayor Manuel Figueiredo.

Adults should accompany young children. Give your trick-or-treater a light meal or snack before they go out, so they don’t go out on an empty stomach. Children should be dressed in highly visible costumes so drivers can easily see them. Residents who don’t want to answer the door will typically leave their homes’ exterior lights off. Only visit homes that are decorated, bright and welcoming to trick-or-treaters.

Also, parents should add reflective gear to their child’s costume.

Parents are encouraged to travel with children.

He says drivers also need to realize that a child’s costume might limit their visibility, so even if you think the child sees you driving, they may not. Sidewalks and streets will be filled with candy-craving kids.

So this dad is picking a safe place for the Halloween adventure. Since masks can sometimes make it hard to see, consider using non-toxic face paint and makeup.

– Discard unwrapped candy and fruit.

Never cross the street from between parked cars. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

Homeowners should make sure to keep walkways clear of obstacles and well lit. Keep lit candles and other luminaries away from areas where children will be.

There you will find the exact times and date for trick-or-treating in towns throughout Eastern Iowa.

Stay out of the road as much as possible and always walk facing traffic.

If you’re impaired, call a taxi, a sober friend or family member to help get you home safely.

Drive slowly as a pedestrian is more than twice as likely to die if hit by a vehicle that is driving 30 miles per hour instead of 25 miles per hour, AAA says.