Safety tips from Upper Marlboro Police
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Trick or Treating is be held tonight from 6pm-8:30pm in the Town of Upper Marlboro.
WEATHER ALERT: There are forecasts for severe thunderstorms starting around 8pm tonight, so please plan to trick or treat early.
Check out these tips from the Upper Marlboro Police Department to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests:
-Swords, knives, and other costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
-Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.
-Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
-Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them. Limit the amount of treats you eat.
-Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. WALK and don’t run from house to house.
-Always test make-up in a small area first. Remove it before bedtime to prevent possible skin and eye irritation.
-Look both ways before crossing the street. Use crosswalks wherever possible.
-Lower your risk for serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.external icon
-Only walk on sidewalks whenever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
-Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips, and falls.
-Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.
-Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Never accept rides from strangers.
-Never walk near lit candles or luminaries. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
Need a Police Officer to your location tonight? Call 911!
Have a Safe and Happy Halloween!!