The Granville County Sheriff’s Office reminds all residents to follow these tips from the N.C. Sheriff’s Association for a safe and enjoyable Halloween:
COVID-19:
- Follow State and County health guidelines.
- Use hand sanitizer and or wash your hands before eating any candy.
- Practice social distancing as much as possible.
Motorists:
- Watch for children darting out from between parked cars.
- Watch for children in dark clothing walking on roadways, medians, and curbs.
- Enter and exit driveways carefully.
Parents:
- Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12.
- Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow.
- Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route.
- Teach your children to stop only at houses that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger’s home.
- Establish a return time.
- Tell your youngsters not to eat any treats until they return home.
Accessories:
- Carrying flashlights with fresh batteries will help children see better and be seen more clearly.
While Trick-or-Treating:
- Walk; do not run, from house to house. Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the uneven terrain can present tripping hazards.
- Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
- Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic, if there are no sidewalks.
Treats:
- Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten.
- Throw away any candy that is unwrapped, partially wrapped, or has a strange odor, color, or texture.