Halloween safety tips

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LUKE AIR FORCE BASE --  With witches, goblins and super-heroes descending on neighborhoods across America, the American Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and enjoyable trick-or-treat experience.
Plan the trick-or-treat route and make sure children are accompanied by an adult.
Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
Carry a cell phone.
Walk with a flashlight.
Look both ways before crossing streets to check for vehicles.
Cross streets only at crosswalks and corners.
Don't hide or cross streets between parked cars.
Wear light-colored or reflective-type clothing and put reflective tape on bikes, skateboards and scooters.
Keep away from open fires and candles because costumes can be extremely flammable.
Only visit homes that have a porch light on.
Accept treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house.
Use face paint rather than masks which can obstruct vision.
Don't pet unfamiliar animals.
Inspect all treats before eating and never eat candy if the package is already opened.
Discard small, hard candy which is a choking hazard for young children.