Oklahoma City Police release safety tips for trick-or-treating this Halloween

Halloween safety: Tips to stay safe while trick-or-treating

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- Halloween is right around the corner, and staying safe while trick-or-treating is the biggest treat of all. According to the Bloomington Police Department, 43 percent of pedestrians are more likely to be struck by a car on Halloween, making safety a top priority. "What we really want people to remember is that when you're out driving, stay alert. Stay focused on the roadway and the surrounding areas, and make sure to …

Safety tips for Trick-or-Treating ahead of Halloween

Around one-third of Halloween-related injuries are caused by falls, often from costumes that are too long or hard to walk in.

Have Halloween fun, but put safety first

THE ISSUE: Kids love the magic of Halloween, but costume and traffic safety are essential for trick-or-treaters. Keeping our children safe requires a commitment from parents, their children and area motorists.

Here are some tips to keep trick-or-treaters safe on Halloween

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the United States, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. Children are more than twice as likely to get hit by a car and killed on Halloween, according to the American Red Cross. The number of alcohol-related traffic incidents also skyrockets around the holiday. The American Red Cross...

Oklahoma City Police release safety tips for trick-or-treating this Halloween

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Police Department has released some tips to ensure a safe and happy Halloween. According to OKCPD, tips for trick-or-treaters and parents include: Use sidewalks and crosswalks. Make sure to look both ways before crossing the street. Make sure you can be seen, even in the dark. Reflective tape, flashlights and glowsticks make it easier to see trick-or-treaters after dark. Children 12 and under should stay…

Put Halloween safety first

Expert Halloween safety advice for parents: prevent accidents, avoid hazards, and make sure your kids have a safe, stress-free night.