Akron Police Chief issues reminder of steps toward safe Halloween

Akron Village Police Chief Lauricella would like to remind you of the CDC Guidelines of:  Steps to Take when Trick or Treating

Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Plan alternate ways to participate in Halloween.

Make trick-or-treating safer

Avoid direct contact with trick-or-treaters.

Give out treats outdoors, if possible.

Set up a station with individually bagged treats for kids to take.

Wash hands before handling treats.

Wear a mask.

Wear a mask

Make your cloth mask part of your costume.

A costume mask is not a substitute for a cloth mask.

Do NOT wear a costume mask over a cloth mask. It can make breathing more difficult.

Masks should NOT be worn by children under the age of 2 or anyone who has trouble breathing

Stay at least 6 feet away from others who do not live with you

Indoors and outdoors, you are more likely to get or spread COVID-19 when you are in close contact with others for a long time.

Wash your hands

Bring hand sanitizer with you and use it after touching objects or other people.

Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Parents: supervise young children using hand sanitizer.

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds when you get home and before you eat any treats.

Akron Village Board members set the official Trick-or-Treating hours in the Village of Akron for Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with Amherst Control Center/Akron Fire Company sounding the fire siren to start and end trick-or-treating activities.

The Board indicated guidelines for Trick or Treating will follow those set by the CDC at that time.