RCMP across the Lakeland are urging residents to be mindful of youngsters this Saturday for Halloween.
Detatchments are also providing additional warnings this year for COVID-related cautions.
Trick or Treat…
• Ensure costumes fit well. Make sure the length does not pose a tripping hazard.
• Wear bright costumes, reflective tape, glow sticks or carry a flashlight.
• Walk on the sidewalk when possible, visiting houses on one side of the street at a time.
• Choose costumes that allow a non medical mask to be worn underneath. Make sure you can see and breath comfortably.
• Ideally, children should be accompanied by a parent, adult family member, an older sibling or trusted family friend.
• Children should not enter a house nor a vehicle of someone they do not know.
• Avoid alleys, dark parking areas, or vacant lots
COVID-safe
• Maintain social distancing of 2 meters, try and stay in your own neighbourhood and avoid touching doorbells or knocking on doors by yelling “trick or treat!”
• Don’t go trick or treating if feeling ill.
Motorists
• Drive slowly through residential areas and watch for children that may be on the road or using cross walks.
• Carefully enter and exit driveways and alleys.
• Watch for children darting out from houses and cars
• When approaching intersections, be extra diligent in coming to full and complete stops; proceeding slowly thereafter.
Treat Givers
• Keep a clear path from the road/sidewalk to your front door. Remove any items that may pose a tripping hazard.
• Leave the porch lights on.
• Pets should be kept inside away from trick or treaters.
• Report any suspicious activities to the RCMP
COVID-candy care
• Don’t hand out candy if feeling ill or isolating.
• Wear a non medical mask that fully covers your nose and mouth
• Use tongs to hand out pre-packaged candy and find creative ways to maintain distance from trick or treaters.
More information on Halloween during COVID-19 can be found at www.Alberta.ca/Halloween.
