Prepare for a Safe Halloween

Here are a few tips from the City of Mesa Police Department to keep in mind when planning costumes for the upcoming festivities:

Today's Assignment

Evaluate the safeness of your child's Halloween costume

* Choose light or bright colored costumes and use light-reflective tape

* Children shouldn't wear a mask, it restricts vision- make-up is much safer

*Toy weapons, wands, brooms, etc.. should be made of paper or cardboard

*Put the child's name and phone number on the inside of their costume in case of an accident or if the child gets lost

*Children should wear comfortable, well fit shoes

*Trick or treat bags should not be too large; they can obscure vision or cause your child to trip and fall.

* Make sure wigs and costumes are fire proof.