The monsters might be crepe paper, but the hazards can be real.
Halloween can be a dangerous night for parents, children and drivers, local safety experts warn.
They're asking parents to make a plan for the night's festivities and to choose children's costumes carefully. They also remind people that many seasonal decorations are flammable.
Drivers should slow down and use extra caution during Halloween festivities, said Autumn Waite, spokeswoman for Snohomish County Fire District 7 in Clearview.
Remember that children may not see you and they may not be paying attention, Waite said.
"Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways," she said. To read more, click here.
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Your church might want to sponsor a All Hallows Eve Family Night or Fall Festival next year. It keeps the kids off the street and is fun for all ages. It can also be a good community outreach.
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