Fort Knox’s trick-or-treating hours will be 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31. It will likely be cool, so be sure to dress appropriately.
Fort Knox Police will be out in force conducting walking patrols in residential areas as well as radar enforcement of speed limits to ensure children’s safety.
Below are trick-or-treating safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Red Cross, the Fort Knox Fire Department and the Fort Knox Safety Office:
PLANNING THE BIG NIGHT:
- Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. Also ensure rain gear is light or bright colored.
- Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
- Because masks can limit or block eyesight, consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives. Hats should fit properly to prevent them from sliding over eyes.
- When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories look for and purchase those with a label clearly indicating they are flame resistant.
- If a sword, cane or stick is a part of your child’s costume, make sure it is not sharp or too long. A child may be easily hurt by these accessories if he stumbles or trips.
- Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.
ON THE TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL:
- A parent or responsible adult should always accompany children on their neighborhood rounds.
- Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or vehicle for a treat.
- Remember reflective tape for costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
- Carry a cell phone for quick communication.
- Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.
- If no sidewalk is available, walk at the far edge of the roadway facing traffic.
- Never cut across yards or use alleys.
- Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks. Never cross between parked vehicles or out driveways.
- Don’t assume the right of way. Motorists may have trouble seeing trick-or-treaters. Just because one car stops, doesn’t mean others will.
- In the event of a thunderstorm, take shelter in a substantial building or in a vehicle with the windows closed. Also avoid electrical equipment, high ground, water, tall and isolated trees, and metal objects such as fences or bleachers.
- At home: Check all your child’s treats before allowing them to consume any.
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