Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety Recommendations

The Gaston County Police Department has compiled a list of safety precautions to consider while preparing to celebrate a safe and happy Halloween:

• Use flame resistant costumes. Make sure all costumes and accessories are made of flame resistant material. Commercially manufactured costumes and accessories should be labeled flame resistant.
• Make sure costumes are brightly colored or at least have reflective markings to make them visible to motorists. Reflective tape can be used to trim costumes and treat bags.
• Costumes should fit properly to avoid the occasion of tripping and falling. If using a mask, make sure it fits properly and holes large enough for mouth and eyes.
• When using a toy firearm with a costume, make sure the toy gun has an orange tip on the end of the barrel.
• Have children carry a flashlight while trick or treating.
• Parents should accompany children, especially small children, while they are trick or treating.
• Give and accept wrapped or packaged candy only.
• Children should only accept treats from people they know.
• Warn children to have an adult examine all treats before they are eaten.
• This information is available as a video announcement on the Government Access Channel 16.