Tips for Celebrating Halloween Safely During COVID-19

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Halloween is getting closer and the 2020 holidays will be different due to COVID-19.

Johnny Stobbs, president of the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters Association, suggests limiting contact to make the Halloween experience safer.

"The less interaction people have, the better they'll be. We've seen people build PVC pipes that have candy running in. If you're not able to do that, I'll do it." would say. I would suggest leaving the candy outside in a jar, "said Stobbs." Even cleaning sweets; It's easy to clean, be it with a small cloth or whatever, just to keep that risk as low as possible.

Stobbs recommends low-risk activities like staying at home or just going for a walk with family members.

He said it was riskier to cheat on or deal with small groups of close family members and friends while remaining socially aloof, and recommends avoiding high-risk activities like large groups or events like close-group haunted houses and shouting.

For some people, it may be better to skip the traditional Halloween festivities.

"For those of us who are in public safety, especially firefighters, we are likely to give it up in the traditional sense," Stobbs said. "There are other things you can do with a very small group, either with family or with very, very close friends. I hear that, I know what it does." our family."

However, Stobbs believes that people can adapt to the current situation.

"I think we are a resilient group, we will adapt and overcome any obstacle," he said.

One thing Stobbs highlighted as important: remember traditional Halloween safety tips to be safe no matter what activity you're involved in.

"Pedestrian accidents tend to increase on Halloween night," he said. "Stay visible whether you're using glow sticks, flashlights, or tape on your costume.

"Stay on the sidewalk, stay away from the street. When you have to cross the street, look left, right, left. Make sure an adult is with you, cross corners, don't cross in the middle of the street.

"And never assume you have the right of way, it's dark, people don't pay attention, they're on their phones, they do anything and they just don't see these kids." 12 should be indulged with an adult only and always check your treats before what you are about to do with them.

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