The Maple Valley firefighters said in a press release that they want everyone to have a fun Halloween night and to consider following these simple safety tips:

• Young children should always have adult supervision
• Pick costumes that have bright colors
• Avoid masks or other headgear that limits peripheral vision – use face makeup instead of a mask
• Add reflective material to costumes
• Carry and use a flashlight
• Cross streets carefully and use sidewalks where available
• Wear your fire department issued red flasher
• Trick-or-treat in neighborhoods you are familiar with
• Never eat candy not in its original wrapper
• Plan your path so that others will know where you are
• Never enter a house unless you know the residents well

House safety during Halloween:

• Keep your porch well lit
• Remove tripping hazards such as garden hoses, bikes, and toys
• Keep excitable pets away from children

It is expected to be dry on Halloween night, so if you are driving, expect many children to be out and slow down, the press release said.