{"id":64279,"date":"2015-10-26T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=64279"},"modified":"2015-10-25T06:22:59","modified_gmt":"2015-10-25T10:22:59","slug":"sheriff-urges-families-to-trick-or-treat-with-care-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=64279","title":{"rendered":"Sheriff Urges Families to Trick-or-Treat with Care"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Sheriff<\/a>
Sheriff Allen Riley<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

(Wampsville, NY \u2013 Oct. 2015) Halloween may be a fun holiday for kids, but for parents, trick-or-treat time may be a bit tricky. Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley is urging families to take a moment to consider basic safety precautions to help make your child\u2019s Halloween a safer night of fun, for your family and our community.<\/p>\n

Costumes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Face paint is safer than a mask – and it’s more\u00a0fun!<\/p>\n

Choose costumes in light colors or add reflective tape.<\/p>\n

Check that costumes are flame-retardant and not so long as to pose a tripping\u00a0hazard.<\/p>\n

Trick-or-Treaters Should:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Travel in pairs or groups and stay together.<\/p>\n

Walk on the sidewalk or on the left side of the road facing\u00a0traffic.<\/p>\n

Stop, look and listen at corners, driveways or parking lot entrances.<\/p>\n

Plan a safe route; stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on.\u00a0 Stay in familiar neighborhoods with well-lit streets.<\/p>\n

Carry a flashlight or glow\u00a0stick so they are more visible.\u00a0 Try adding reflective tape to costumes and candy bags.<\/p>\n

Carry a cell phone if trick or treating without an adult. Know when and how to call 911 if there is an emergency.<\/p>\n

Be respectful of other people and their property.<\/p>\n

Dress for the weather.<\/p>\n

Trick-or-Treaters Should NOT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go inside a stranger’s house or get into a stranger’s car.<\/p>\n

Run across yards or\u00a0streets.<\/p>\n

Venture down dark, empty\u00a0streets.<\/p>\n

Approach dark, unlighted houses.<\/p>\n

Go between parked cars or crisscross back and forth across streets.<\/p>\n

Trick-or-Treat alone<\/p>\n

Parents with Younger Children:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Should accompany young children.<\/p>\n

Plan to trick-or-treat while it’s still light out.<\/p>\n

Walk with your children to each house and walk them to the door to receive treats.<\/p>\n

Treats:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Children should save all their candy until they get home and have it checked by an adult.<\/p>\n

Feed your children a meal or substantial snack before trick or treating so they are less tempted to eat the candy.<\/p>\n

Inspect all treats when you get home. Throw away any unwrapped, open, or suspicious looking\u00a0goodies.<\/p>\n

If your child becomes suddenly ill, IMMEDIATELY\u00a0call your doctor or dial 911! Try to determine what the child has eaten and where it came from. Save all\u00a0wrappers.<\/p>\n

At Home:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Put away anything trick-or-treaters could trip over.<\/p>\n

Turn the lights on and replace any burned-out bulbs at the walkway and front door.<\/p>\n

Remember, your jack-o-lantern and any other candles or electrical decorations can be a fire hazard. Keep them out of the reach of small children and away from flammable\u00a0materials.<\/p>\n

Never leave your house unattended. If you have to leave your house, make sure all the doors are\u00a0locked.<\/p>\n

Dogs and cats should remain in your residence during the time kids are out trick-or-treating.<\/p>\n

Even if you don’t have children:<\/strong><\/p>\n

If driving on Halloween, watch for trick or treaters in the streets and darting out from between parked cars.<\/p>\n

If hosting or attending a Halloween\u00a0celebration that includes alcohol, be responsible! \u00a0Don’t drink and drive and have a plan.<\/p>\n

We also recommend that you map out your route and check it against the New York State Sex Offender Registry at www.criminaljustice.ny.gov\/nsor<\/a>. It is a good practice to check in with this vital public safety resource throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Review these safety guidelines with your family and set ground rules before heading out.\u00a0The Sheriff\u2019s Office will have increased patrols on October 31st, but a little planning is the best way to ensure a safe, fun Halloween.<\/p>\n

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