YARMOUTH – The Yarmouth Police Department reports that the town of Yarmouth has designated the hours from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, for Halloween “Trick or Treating.” The Department will have extra personnel on duty and is asking parents to cooperate by having their young children off the streets by 8:00 p.m.
The Department also offers these Halloween safety tips:
- Wear light-colored clothing that is short enough to prevent tripping, and add reflective tape. Make sure children can see well enough through face masks, or use makeup instead.
- Adults should accompany young children. Cross the street only at corners and never between parked vehicles. If there is not a sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
- Go out during daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay.
- Stay within your own neighborhood and only visit homes you know. Tell your family which streets you will be on, and only go to houses that have their lights on.
- Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy. Wait until you get home to sort, check and eat your treats. Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it.
- Keep costumed children away from pets. The pet may not recognize the child and bite.
- Avoid hard plastic or wooden props such as daggers or swords. Substitute with foam rubber.
Tips for home owners:
- Remove lawn ornaments and leaf bags from the front of residences prior to Halloween.
- Park vehicles off the street or inside your garage.
- Turn on all exterior lights to discourage vandalism.
- If you will be out of town during Halloween, put your lights on timers and notify your neighbors that you will be away.
Media release provided by the Yarmouth Police Department
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