Police say it’s up to everyone to make sure Halloween is spooktacularly safe

Regional Police say it’s up to everyone to ensure a safe and fun night for trick-or-treaters.

Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Theresa Rath said drivers bear much of the responsibility for ensuring a safe Halloween for all.

“We’re asking first that motorists use extra caution, especially in residential areas, because the kids will be coming and going. And we want to make sure that motorists definitely keep an extra eye out for our children, out trick-or-treating.” she said.

Rath said kids can keep safe by limiting where and how often they cross streets, and parents have responsibilities too.

“We ask that trick-or-treaters talk to their parents about where they’re going – exactly what route, what streets they’ll be on, and to pick a time that they’ll be home and to stick to that time.” said Rath.

Police will have extra traffic patrols on duty tonight.

“They’ll be looking at monitoring people’s speeds, they’ll be looking at crosswalks and stop signs in residential areas.”

Police will also be on the lookout for evil spirits participating in mischief, and ask the public to report any suspicious activity to them immediately.

Homeowners can also contribute to Halloween safety – Rath said it’s a good idea to keep your entrance well-lit, hand out only commercially wrapped candy, and not invite trick-or-treaters inside.

Our meteorologist Richard Zurawski said the weather outside won’t be frightful for little ghosts and goblins.

“The evening and night look pretty good, we’re looking at partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies,” said Zurawski.  “The guaranteed high is hovering around 11 degrees and the night time temperatures aren’t that bad either.”

As for frightful reports of flurries in the Maritimes over the weekend, Zurawski said that spin-chilling and blood-curdling forecast is for northern New Brunswick, we’ll see rain here in Halifax.