West U Police and Fire Department are encouraging residents to be safe this Halloween weekend with these tips:
• Don’t go trick-or-treating alone, have an adult chaperoning
• Bring a flashlight with fresh batteries when you go out in the dark
• Wear some kind of reflective clothing
• Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility
• Make sure you know whose house you’re going to
• Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat
• Do not take shortcuts through backyards, alleys, or parks
• Walk don’t run
• When crossing the street look both ways
• Do not cross the street in between cars
• Always use the sidewalk
• Never walk near lit candles or luminaries; be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes
• Trick-or-treat on well-lit streets within your neighborhood
• When you return home, have an adult examine and discard all candies that are not factory sealed or wrapped by the candy manufacturer
• Never eat homemade or unwrapped treats
The police also recommend trick-or-treating before it gets dark. They have Halloween bags available for interested residents. Halloween bags can be picked up at the police station, 3814 University Blvd.
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