Halloween Safety

(WOLO) COLUMBIA,S.C., — ” it’s trick or treating right!” Or at least the crowds packing area stores like this one across the area hope that’s all it will be. While children and some children at heart, load up on apparel for one of the most anticipated dress up nights of the year, local law enforcement says it can also be one of the scariest. And it’s not because of the ghouls and gobblins you’d expect. ” There are a lot of kids that do get out and there’s a lot of traffic and a lot of people trying to bring their kids into neighborhoods, I think it would be dangerous.” Add to those traffic packed roads, a busy Friday night and hundreds of little ones more interested in filling their bags with treats than the threatening tricks that could be lurking. For Kristy and Bob Smith, who plan on taking their son and daughter out it’s a thought that’s more startling than any costume could be. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department also has some basic precautions that will keep your Halloween from being a total scream. Traveling in groups, staying clear of the road, only going to houses with lit porches and never going inside a home just to name a few. Having reflective gear, flash lights and steering clear of costumes that limit vision and movement can be the difference between a halloween to remember and one you’d rather forget.