Halloween safety tips for young ghosts and ghoulies

The Anderson Police Department wants parents to be careful when taking their little goblins out for tricks and treats.

To ensure a safe Halloween, the police department offered the following tips:

• Children should avoid trick-or-treating alone, staying in groups or with a trusted adult instead.
• Reflective tape attached to costumes and treat bags helps drivers see children.
• All treats should be examined for choking hazards and tampering before being eaten. Homemade treats should be avoided unless those collecting the goodies know the cook well.
• Children should walk on sidewalks, look both ways before crossing the street and never walk near lit candles or lit luminaries. Unless they are with a trusted adult, children should never enter homes while trick-or-treating.
• Masks, costumes and shoes that fit well will help avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.