The Southaven Fire Department is urging residents to take steps to prevent accidents during Halloween celebrations, including making children visible to motorists and supervising younger trick-or-treaters.
The department advised children to carry flashlights or glow sticks and add reflective material to their costumes. It also said trick-or-treaters should cross at intersections, use sidewalks and watch for vehicles.
Younger children should have a responsible adult nearby, according to the department. The agency also recommended using battery-operated candles in jack-o'-lanterns instead of open flames and said parents should inspect treats before children eat them.
The Southaven Fire Department closed its message by wishing residents a safe and happy Halloween and emphasizing that costumes, rather than preventable accidents, should be the only frightening part of the holiday.
