The City of Beavercreek always hosts Trick or Treat the night of Halloween, October 31, from 6 to 8 p.m.
While Halloween is a fun holiday known for costumes and treats, it also brings serious safety risks. The Beavercreek Police Department offers the following tips to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable night. Please report all suspicious activity to the Police Department by calling 9-1-1. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treaters:
- Choose fireproof costumes with bright colors or reflective materials.
- Carry a flashlight or glow sticks so you can be easily seen.
- Make sure costumes are not too long to prevent tripping.
- Carry only flexible swords, knives and props.
- Choose face paint or makeup instead of masks that can block vision or breathing.
- Trick-or-treat with members of your household, a trusted adult, or with a group.
- Plan a trick-or-treat route in advance and set a return time.
- Tell parents where you plan to trick-or-treat and stay in familiar neighborhoods.
- Walk, don’t run, and stay on sidewalks.
- Look both ways before crossing streets and only cross at corners.
- Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
- Never accept rides from strangers.
- Visit homes with porch lights on.
- Respect others’ property. Avoid trespassing or entering dark areas.
- Be cautious around animals.
- Accept treats only outside of homes and never go inside.
- Never eat unwrapped candy, opened candy, fruit or homemade treats.
Safety Tips for Parents and Guardians
- Young children should be accompanied by an adult.
- Remind children not to enter a stranger’s home or car.
- Remind children drivers might have a hard time seeing people, especially at dusk.
- Stick to well-lit areas and neighborhoods.
- Inspect all treats before allowing kids to eat them.
Safety Tips for Homeowners
- Keep yards well-lit if handing out treats; turn lights off if you’re away to discourage visitors.
- Remove tripping hazards such as ladders, hoses, leashes and flower pots.
- Consider using battery-powered candles in jack-o’-lanterns instead of real flames.
- If using real candles, place pumpkins in a safe place away from potential hazards.
- Keep pets indoors to prevent escapes or accidental bites.
Safety Tips for Drivers
- Slow down and stay alert in residential neighborhoods. Children may move unpredictably.
- Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.
- Eliminate distractions such as cell phones.
- Turn headlights on earlier to improve visibility.