Pumpkin Patrol for Halloween
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --
This year, as in the past, the 509th Security Forces Squadron will be out walking the streets of base housing passing out candy and making sure everyone has a safe time during Halloween.
Trick-or-Treating hours are from 6 - 8 p.m. By following the safety tips below everyone can have a safe Halloween.
Halloween Safety Tips:
Trick-or-Treating hours are from 6 - 8 p.m. By following the safety tips below everyone can have a safe Halloween.
- Do not leave your home unattended
- Keep your pet(s) indoors or in another safe place
- Walk through your neighborhood with others to discourage acts of malicious mischief and speeding motorists
- Set a specific time limit for your child/children to be out
- Don't let your children eat any candy until it has been inspected by Mom or Dad
- Only give homemade treats to children you know; make sure they are properly wrapped
- Instruct your children to never enter the home of a stranger
- Never invite children into your home
- Instruct children not to stray from their group
- Do not allow children to go out alone
- Tell your children not to accept rides from strangers
- Turn your porch light on to let children know it is all right to visit your home
- Ensure your children wear light colored clothing along with something reflective and provide them with a working flashlight
