The Redding Police Department would like to remind citizens of Redding to stay alert this year on Halloween.
Here are some tips to make your holiday safe:
• Do not approach houses with the lights turned off.
• Younger children should go out to trick-or-treat as early as possible (before dark), and an adult should always go with them.
• Instead of trick-or-treating in neighborhoods, consider going to a party or trick-or-treat at businesses or shopping centers.
• Wear a costume that makes it easy to walk, see, and be seen.
• Lighter colored costumes are easier for drivers of approaching cars to see.
• Carry a flashlight to see and be seen.
• Consider using make-up instead of wearing a mask. A mask may restrict your vision.
• If you are wearing a mask, take it off before crossing the street.
• Always cross the street at the corner, never mid-block or between parked cars.
• Walk on the sidewalk; if there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic along the edge of the road, not in the roadway.
• Wait until you get home to eat your candy – and have mom or dad check it first.
• It is very tempting for children to eat candy while they are trick-or-treating. Parents may want to bring a bag or candy from home for their children to snack on while they are trick-or-treating.
• Throw away any opened or suspicious looking candy.
• Do not walk close to candles or jack-o-lanterns.
• Make sure children’s costumes are made of fire retardant material.
Have a safe Halloween!
