A few Halloween safety reminders Posted On: Tuesday, Oct. 27 2009 03:15 PM Special to the Hood Herald

As ghost, goblins, and other creepy things go bump in the night, Fort Hood's Directorate of Emergency Services wants to remind all parents of scary, funny, or heroic characters about Halloween safety.

Pre-plan your trick-or-treat route with your child. As you plan, also consider a safe pre-determined meeting spot should you or your children become separated. It is a good idea to also plan to trick-or- treat as a group with trusted friends or neighbors. It is important to remember "safety in numbers."

Make sure that if you are traveling in groups to have a buddy system rule. Check your children's costume for reflective, bright-colored or other clothing materials to help motorist see your children at night.

Know the sight and movement limitations of the costume. While walking at night, flashlights, chem-lights or other light sources are highly recommended to have and use.

Inspect your children's treats, if in doubt of the treat, discard it.

Please report any suspicious activity to a police officer or Dial 9-1-1. All Fort Hood residents must abide by Fort Hood Regulation 210-48, it is important to have line of sight of your children. Halloween trick-or-treat hours for village residents are 6 to 8 p.m.