Trick-or-Treating Safety

The following are some tips for having a Safe and Happy Halloween, provided by the Wood Buffalo RCMP

• Safety in numbers: Don’t go trick-or-treating alone, go with a parent or a friend.
• See and be seen: Wear reflective stripes or stickers and carry a flashlight.
• Stay in well lit areas: Don’t take shortcuts through dark or deserted areas, and only go to houses that are well lit.
• Stranger safety: Do not accept invitations into homes or vehicles from people you don’t know.
• Street safety: Use the sidewalks and cross the street at designated areas such as marked cross-walks.
• Candy, Candy, Candy: Never consume any of your goodies while trick-or-treating, make sure a parent or guardian checks your treats to ensure they are safe to eat.
• Safe areas: Stay in your own neighbourhood and know where the safe places are, such as a Block Parent, if you need help.
• Costume Safety: Wear make-up instead of a mask to allow for better visibility. Wear comfortable, weather appropriate shoes, and make sure your costume is not too long, to avoid a tripping hazard.
• Animal Safety: Don’t approach animals while in costumes, especially ones you don’t know.
• Motorists should keep in mind the increase in pedestrian traffic when traveling the roadways on Halloween. Likewise, trick-or-treaters should be mindful of the vehicle traffic, and obey all laws and rules of the road. 

The RCMP would like to wish everyone a Safe and Happy Halloween!