BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — With Halloween just around the corner, Kern County Public Health is reminding families to prioritize safety as children prepare for a night of costumes, candy and trick-or-treating.
Cassandra Mulder with Kern County Public Health joined ARC Bakersfield to discuss important Halloween safety tips, including choosing appropriate costumes, staying visible after dark and taking precautions while walking through neighborhoods. Families are encouraged to make sure costumes fit properly, use flashlights or reflective materials to help drivers see children and stay alert when crossing streets.
Drivers should also use extra caution in residential neighborhoods, where more children and families are expected to be walking after dark.
Parents are reminded to inspect Halloween candy before allowing children to eat it, checking for damaged packaging and potential choking hazards.
Mulder also discussed where families can find additional Halloween safety resources through Kern County Public Health to help make the holiday both fun and safe.