By Red Deer RCMP

tips and reminders

Red Deer RCMP witch you a safe and happy Halloween

Oct 30, 2020 | 2:58 PM

Though Halloween might look a little different this year, the safety of our little ghosts and goblins is just as important as ever. Red Deer RCMP would like to remind children and adults about a few Halloween safety tips so all may enjoy a fun Halloween.

Trick or Treating

· Ensure costumes have a perfectly frightful fit. Make sure the length does not pose a tripping hazard. Wear bright costumes, reflective tape, glow sticks or carry a flashlight.

· Walk on the sidewalk when possible, visiting houses on one side of the street at a time.

· Choose costumes that allow a non medical mask to be worn underneath. Make sure you can see and breath comfortably.

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· Ideally, children should be accompanied by a parent, adult family member, an older sibling or trusted family friend.

· Children should not enter a house nor a vehicle of someone they do not know.

· Avoid alleys, dark parking areas, or vacant lots.

· Maintain social distancing of 2 meters, try and stay in your own neighbourhood and avoid touching doorbells or knocking on doors by yelling “trick or treat!”

· Don’t go trick or treating if feeling ill.

Motorists play a large part in our Trick or Treater’s Safety

· Drive slowly through residential areas, watching for children that may be on the road or using cross walks.

· Carefully enter and exit driveways and alleys.

· Watch for children darting out from houses and cars.

· When approaching intersections, be extra diligent in coming to full and complete stops; proceeding slowly thereafter.

Tips for Treat Givers

· Don’t hand out candy if you are feeling ill or self-isolating.

· Wear a non medical mask that fully covers your nose and mouth

· Use tongs to hand out pre-packaged candy and find creative ways to maintain distance from trick or treaters.

· Keep a clear path from the road/sidewalk to your front door. Remove any items that may pose a tripping hazard.

· Leave the porch lights on.

· Pets should be kept inside away from trick or treaters.

· Report any suspicious activities to the RCMP.

More information on Halloween during COVID-19 can be found at www.Alberta.ca/Halloween.

The Red Deer RCMP wishes everyone a safe and skele-fun Halloween.