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HappyHalloweenHalloween is full of treats for children who look forward to donning costumes and going door to door each year. However, this holiday can also have some tricks that we want you to be aware of before heading out. Costumes can obstruct vision and events that take place during the dark pose risks, to name a few.

“Halloween is a holiday children and many adults alike look forward to,” said Mayor Justin Green. “It’s fun to see everyone in costume and out going door to door trick or treating. Halloween also poses some potential dangers, so we want to offer some tips to help keep everyone safe.”

You can enjoy a fun and safe Halloween by following some simple safety guidelines.

The National Safety Council advises parents to choose costumes with care:

It’s very frightening to realize that children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than any other day of the year. Low visibility at dusk and dark contributes to this risk. The NSC advises:

Motorists should also pay extra attention while driving on Halloween.

The NSC urges motorists to follow these safety tips:

 “In the weeks and days leading up to Halloween, we urge everyone to spend some time thinking about how to make the holiday safe,” said Mayor Green. “By taking a few simple steps beforehand and staying alert during trick or treat, you can ensure a fun and safe time for all.”

The City of Salem trick or treating event will be held on Saturday, October 30th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. If you would like to have trick or treaters visit your home, please leave your porch light on during these hours.