Keeping yourself and others safe this Halloween

Halloween Bucket | Courtesy: MGN

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is offering tips to keep families, trick-or-treaters and drivers safe this Halloween.

To ensure safety on Halloween during trick-or-treating, trunk-or-treating and other spooky events, Sheriff Austen Garrett has a few tips to keep everyone out of harm’s way:

For Trick-or-Treaters & Families:

• Children under 12 should always be accompanied by an adult.
• Older kids should stay in groups, stick to familiar areas, and carry flashlights or glow sticks.
• Costumes should be visible and include reflective material. Avoid dark clothing without reflectors.
• Never enter a stranger’s home.
• Parents should inspect all candy and discard anything unwrapped or suspicious.
• Use sidewalks and crosswalks and always look both ways before crossing.

For Drivers:

• Slow down in neighborhoods and watch for children, especially from 5:30–9:30 p.m.
• Be alert at intersections, medians, and driveways.
• Minimize distractions and turn headlights on early.

For more Halloween safety tips, please visit the National Safety Council at:
https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/autumn-safety/halloween