Michigan State Police share tips to stay safe while trick-or-treating

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According to Safe Kids Worldwide, children are more than twice as likely to get hit by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Michigan State Police troopers want to remind kids and parents to stay safe this Halloween.

“Part of enjoying Halloween Festivities is recognizing possible dangers and taking precautions,” said Trooper Stacey Rasanen of the Negaunee post. “There are potential risks involved with trick-or-treating, but with the proper safety measures, everyone can have an enjoyable and safe Halloween.”

Here’s how you and your children can stay safe:

• Children should be accompanied by an adult.
• Cross the street only at corners and crosswalks.
• Do not cross the street between parked cars.
• Carry a flashlight.
• Wear light-colored or reflective clothing to stay visible.
• Never go into a stranger’s house.
• Stay in familiar neighborhoods.
• Plan your route and share it with your family.
• Stay in a group.
• Only visit homes that have a porch light on.
• Stay in populated and well-lit areas.
• Make sure all costumes are flame retardant Avoid walking too close to open fires, candles, and jack-o-lanterns.
• Make sure an adult inspects all candy before it is eaten Do not eat candy that is already opened.
• Be sure to follow community curfew rules.