City of St. Marys Police Department

Happy Halloween! The City of St. Marys Trick or Treat hours will be held Monday, October 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. by porch light invitation.

Remember to keep an eye out for your local emergency services who will be out giving out treats! Thank you to everyone who donated treats!

Please take a moment to look over the following Halloween safety tips from the National Safety Council and The American Academy of Pediatrics:

– A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds

– If your older children are going alone, plan and review the route that is acceptable to you

– Agree on a specific time when children should return home

– Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat

– Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street

– Instruct your children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and avoid trick-or-treating alone

– Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home

– Teach your children to never enter a stranger’s home

Costumes

– All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant

– If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags to make sure they are visible

– When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first

– Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation

Safety Tips for Motorists

– Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs

– Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully

– At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.