Ronan Police Department offers Halloween safety tips
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RONAN — The Ronan Police Department still has a limited number of free Halloween bags for children. Please stop by City Hall or the Police Department to pick up a bag.
The Ronan Police Department will also have extra patrol officers out on Oct. 31, funded with a grant from the Montana Department of Transportation.
If there are any concerns about safety please contact the Ronan Police Department at 406-676-0223.
As Halloween draws closer the Ronan Police Department would like to remind residents to consider the following safety tips during fall festivities, especially for those who plan on trick-or-treating or who will be out at night.
Halloween, which is celebrated on Oct. 31, falls on Saturday this year. Typically trick-or-treating hours are from 5-8 p.m.
Halloween is a fun night with a lot of people out enjoying the evening’s festivities. We want to make sure everyone can enjoy their night safely, so we encourage all residents to review the safety tips provided.
The Centers for Disease Control provides best practices for Halloween trick-or-treaters by asking that people follow the “Safe Halloween” motto.
— 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 on costumes and bags to help drivers see you.
— Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before you eat them. Limit the amounts of treats you eat.
— Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always 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 established crosswalks wherever possible.
— Lower your risk of serious eye injury by not wearing decorative contact lenses.
— Only walk on sidewalks wherever possible, or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe and to prevent accidents or injury.
— Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.
— Eat only factory-wrapped candy. Avoid eating homemade treats offered by strangers.
— Enter homes only if you’re with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Don’t accept rides from strangers.
— Never walk near lit candles or devices with open flames. Be sure to wear flame-resistant costumes.
Those who are planning on attending a party in or out of town should remember:
— Many young children are out for the evening, especially during the peak hours of 5:30-7 p.m., so drive slowly!
— Not to drive a vehicle while wearing any sort of mask. Your visibility could be obscured.
— Have a designated driver if attending an adult Halloween party where alcohol is served.
— Always wear your seatbelt.
If there are any concerns about safety please contact the Ronan Police Depart. at (406) 676-0223.
