Township Of Salisbury: Salisbury Township Trick-Or-Treat Night Set For October 29

Press release from the Township of Salisbury:

October 14, 2021

Salisbury Township

Trick-Or-Treat Night

Friday, October 29, 2021 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

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Important Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips:

• Make sure your child’s clothing is flame retardant. Review the stop-drop-roll exercise.
• Attach your child’s name and address to the inside of his or her costume.
• Imitation knives, guns and swords are not recommended costume accessories.
• Give children flashlights and/or reflective tape, especially if their costume is a dark color.
• Set up a curfew for your older kids.
• Discuss, in advance, the route trick-or-treaters should follow.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Keep dogs and other pets away from your front door so that visiting children will not become frightened.
• Remove items kids could trip over from your walkway and doorstep.
• Make sure your outdoor lights are operational
• Watch for signs of tampered candy, such as loose wrappers, and check all treats before they are eaten.
• Throw away homemade or unwanted treats. When in doubt, throw it out.
• Teach children how to dial 911 if they become lost or have an emergency.
• Avoid costume masks and use non-toxic make-up instead.

Warning to Motorists:

• Watch for children in the street and medians
• Enter and exit alleys and driveways slowly and carefully
• Watch for children in dark clothing
• Avoid all unnecessary travel on Trick-or-Treat Night and Halloween

This press release was produced by the Township of Salisbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.