The Eugene Police Department has issued a list of safety tips for this Halloween.

From the Oct. 29 press release:

*       Motorists should drive extra cautiously on Halloween evening, as excited youngsters may forget some of their safety rules and dart out in front of cars.

*       Residents are urged to have a well-lighted doorstep and yard, and to remove all obstacles from their lawns and steps to prevent children from being injured.

*       Use small flashlights or disposable chemical lightsticks in place of candles in Jack- O’-Lanterns. Keep matches, lighters and open flames away from children’s reach. Do not place candles on porches, in walkways, or near combustible materials. A fire could start, or children’s clothing could ignite and burn. Keep all decorations away from light bulbs and open flames.

*       Pets and trick-or-treaters are safer, and the pets are less stressed, if the two are kept separated-if you live with a dog, keep him or her inside the house and away from the entryway during trick-or-treating time.

*       Don’t want trick-or-treaters, or ran out of candy? Turn off lights and remove Halloween decorations from your porch to send the right signals.

The EPD also advises parents to take extra caution, including trick-or-treating in low traffic neighborhoods, and to emphasize that vandalism and bullying is not acceptable.

There will be additional police patrols on Halloween night throughout Eugene.