Owings Mills And Reisterstown 2019 Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Hours

Baltimore County doesn't have set trick-or-treating hours, but most kids hit the streets between 5 and 9 p.m., so drivers should be extra vigilant then.

The Reisterstown Volunteer Fire Company offered a few suggestions for Halloween night, which is expected to be rainy.

Drivers should slow down, be extra cautious and be on the lookout for trick-or-treaters, the fire company advised.

Tips For Residents

• Turn on porch lights and clear walkways.
• Keep candles, leaves, hoses, toys and lawn ornaments out of the path.
• If you have a security camera, make sure it's pointed at the front door.
• Confine pets so they are not spooked by trick-or-treaters and vice versa.

Tips For Trick-Or-Treaters

• Use reflective material or flashlights/glow sticks to ensure visibility.
• Keep costumes short to avoid tripping.
• Wear masks that don't limit eyesight.
• Look left, right and left again before crossing the street and continue looking both ways while crossing.
• Carry emergency ID (with name/address/phone) with Halloween costumes or on a bracelet.

Tips For Parents

• Establish a route for kids before they go out, ensuring they only visit homes with lights on.
• Remind children not to cut through backyards or alleys.
• Ensure children travel in groups, and ask them to check in via phone periodically.
• Review the principle of "stop, drop and roll" in the event clothing catches fire.
• Tell kids to call 911 if they have an emergency or get lost.
• Accompany young children.
• Inspect candy before trick-or-treaters dig in.

Tips For Drivers

• Slow down.
• Be prepared to give trick-or-treaters a brake.

SEE ALSO:

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