DU QUOIN -- The Du Quoin Fire Department will be handing out glow sticks on Wednesday, Oct. 30 on the night of Trunk or Treat at the intersection of Main and Washington.
The glow sticks are being provided in an effort to increase visibility and safety to all trick or treaters on a first come first serve basis while supplies last.
Simply bring your trick or treater by the location and a glow stick will be activated and given to your child to wear while they are having a fun and safe night of trick or treating.
Some common safety tip to follow while out trick or treating:
• Plan your route ahead of time.
• Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
• Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.
• Take along a cellphone for emergencies.
• Always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.
• Follow a curfew and take a watch with a backlight.
• Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.
• Walk. No running.
• Don't trample through flower beds and gardens.
• Watch out for open flames in jack-o'-lanterns.
• Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
• Only visit well lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses.
• Don't enter any houses unless you know the people.
• Carry a spare Halloween bag, in case yours breaks or you fill your original one.
• Don't approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
• Don't cut across yards and stay out of backyards.
• Follow traffic signals and don't jaywalk.
• Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
• Review the "stop, drop and roll" procedure in case your costume catches on fire.
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Respect other people and their property.
• Be polite and say "thank you".
• Don't eat any candy until it's inspected for tampering under bright lights.
