Many communities have set hours for trick-or-treating on Halloween. Here are the ones the Eaton County Central Dispatch is aware of:
- Bellevue: 5P-8P
- Charlotte: 6P-8P
- Delta Twp: 6P-8P*
- Dimondale: 6P-8P
- Eaton Rapids: 6P-8P*
- Grand Ledge: 6P-8P*
- Olivet: 6P-8P
- Potterville: 6P-8P
- Roxand Twp/Mulliken: 5P-7P*
- Sunfield: 6P-8P
- Vermontville: 5P-7:30P
*Central Dispatch will be activating sirens at the beginning and end of the trick-or-treat times in these communities.
Here are some safety tips:
- Stay with your group
- Costumes should be well fitting and flame resistant
- Remember to look both ways when crossing streets
- Examine all treats before eating
- Stay on sidewalks when possible
- Avoid dark houses
- Flashlights or glowsticks for visibility
- Enjoy, but be careful!
These are just a few safety tips. Other guidelines to follow, including COVID-19 safety guidelines, are found at:
CDC Halloween Guidelines:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html?fbclid=IwAR2-2N_en0aAUSwNOvkuE56e4aRb_YPqvYiJKPIEUaq-re9cgiDCe0XYVnY#halloween
State of Michigan Guidelines:
https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-29942-540429--,00.html?fbclid=IwAR2WmMNQvzqauXG2n1yI0zWviOjDUAXBpeESs5yLzgxm_AdomQvUAiHCMuk
Local Health Department Guidelines:
https://files.constantcontact.com/a2da20d1101/690efe4b-a37b-4fe6-80bc-cdaeb0938fae.pdf?fbclid=IwAR1hsA-P5yUIwDNmms-vdx0Oh0VsHM2ddGjbmD47v2G8MSaLdMF-UbBbDuI
Happy Halloween!!
Michael Armitage, ENP, MPA, COM-L
Director
Eaton County Central Dispatch
911 Courthouse Dr.
Charlotte MI 48813
Office: 517-543-4924
Fax: 517-543-3036