Staying safe on Halloween: North Augusta law enforcement provides tips

Alexandra Koch, Augusta Chronicle
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As Halloween approaches, the North Augusta Department of Public Safety has released tips to help ensure children are safe while trick-or-treating.

Road safety

North Augusta Public Safety said it is important for people to always be aware of their surroundings. It advises trick-or-treaters to look not once, but twice before crossing a road.

The Jefferies family home in Grovetown decorated for Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.
The Jefferies family home in Grovetown decorated for Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022.

The department also encourages people driving in neighborhoods to slow down and be patient, as there will be more pedestrian traffic than normal.

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Parents should remain with their children while they are trick-or-treating, according to public safety, and someone in the group should wear some sort of reflective clothing so that the group remains visible.

Halloween costumes sometimes reveal a popular choice.
Halloween costumes sometimes reveal a popular choice.

Halloween costume tips

According to the FDA, parents should also consider costume safety.

Here is a list of tips the agency has developed for Halloween patrons:

  • Wear costumes that say “flame resistant” on the label. If you make your costume, use flame-resistant fabrics such as polyester or nylon.

  • Make sure the costumes aren’t so long that you’re in danger of tripping.

  • Wear makeup and hats rather than costume masks that can obscure your vision.

  • Test the makeup you plan to use at least 24-48 hours in advance. Put a small amount on the arm of the person who will be wearing it. If a rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation develop where the makeup was applied, that's a sign of a possible allergy.

  • Vibrantly colored makeup is popular at Halloween. Check the FDA’s list of color additives to see if the colors are FDA approved. If they aren’t approved for their intended use, don’t use them. This is especially important for colored makeup around the eyes.

  • Don’t wear decorative (colored) contact lenses that appear to change how your eyes look due to the risk of eye injury, unless you have seen an eye care professional for a proper fitting and been given instructions for how to use the lenses.

Halloween at the sheriff's office

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Trick or Treat Drive-Thru on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Richmond County Sheriff's Office

Trick-or-treaters should meet at 400 Walton Way in Augusta to participate.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: North Augusta Public Safety releases Halloween safety tips