Crime & Safety
How to Stay Safe Trick-or-Treating in Marion
If you will be trick-or-treating Wednesday night, be sure to follow these safety tips.
Wednesday is the official date for trick-or-treating in Marion.
The City of Marion has not specified hours for trick or treating, but has provided some safety tips for parents. Check out how to keep your kids safe on the high holidy.
The safety advice is from Safe Kids USA.
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Always trick-or-treat with an adult until at least age 12
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Only trick-or-treat in familiar areas that are well lit
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Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks
Look left, right and left again when crossing; always walk, don’t run, when crossing streets
Make eye contact with drivers and watch for cars that are turning or backing up
Walk on sidewalks or paths; if there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible
Never dart out into the street or cross in between parked cars
Wear light-colored, flame-retardant, costumes decorated with retro-reflective tape or stickers
Wear well-fitting, sturdy shoes to prevent trips and falls
Carry a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility to drivers
For more safety advice, see the attached PDF.
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