Danbury Halloween 2017: Trick Or Treating Safety

DANBURY, CT — Hundreds of tiny witches, ghouls, goblins, ghosts and more will take to city streets Tuesday for trick-or-treating fun. Across the city, children are eager to hit the streets for some sweets and fun with their friends.

The city of Danbury does not have designated trick-or treating hours, but Danbury police do have tips for children, parents and residents alike. The following are tips from the Danbury Police Department.

Making your home “Halloween Safe”

• Welcome trick-or-treaters by turning on your exterior lights
• Remove objects from you yard that might present a hazard to visitors
• Make sure adults are watching as children safely arrive and leave your home to avoid unseen
• hazards

Making Safe Costumes

• Make sure your children’s costumes are flame resistant so they aren’t in danger around jack-o-
• lantern or candles
• Keep costumes short to prevent slip/trip hazards
• Encourage your children to wear comfortable shoes
• Use makeup instead of a mask. Masks obstruct your children’s view which could be dangerous crossing streets
• Make sure your children wear light colors or adhere reflective tape for motorists to see them

Preparing for Trick-Or-Treating

• Make sure older kids go with friends. Younger children should be accompanied by an adult
• Map out a route so everyone knows where they are going and what time to be back
• Remind children not to enter a strange house or car
• Try to trick-or-treat while it is still light out. If it is dark, ensure everyone has a working
• flashlight
• Don’t eat opened candies or treats not in their original wrappers. Inspect fruit and homemade
• goodies for anything suspicious

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