Elmhurst Reminds Residents Of Halloween Safety Tips

ELMHURST, IL — The City of Elmhurst reminds residents that safety is an important part of Halloween fun. The city said the following tips will keep residents safe while preparing for Halloween and before/after trick-or-treating.

When preparing for Halloween, make sure children are wearing costumes that don’t limit their mobility or senses; and make sure they can see adequately out of masks. Additionally, the city said providing kids with flashlights or glow sticks as part of their costumes will ensure they can be seen as they trick or treat.

While trick-or-treating, children should stay in well-lit areas. Young children should always be accompanied by an adult and parents should inspect treats at home to ensure candy is sealed and has not been tampered with, the city said.

Fire safety is also an important part of Halloween, the city said. Decorations are the first things to ignite in reported house fires each year. As a general rule, keep children and decorations away from open flames. To avoid house fires, use battery operated candles or glow sticks inside jack-o-lanterns. Review fire safety with kids such as reminding them to stay away from open flames and review “Stop, Drop and Roll” procedures. Always keep exits clear of decorations so that escape routes are accessible.

After Halloween, you can dispose of your pumpkins in Elmhurst. Recycle your pumpkins on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon at the City of Elmhurst Public Works Facility, 985 S. Riverside Drive. Pumpkins collected at this event will then be composted.

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