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Planning makes trick-or-treating safe for kids

Missouri's Public Safety Department tells how to keep your ghosts and goblins safe this Halloween.

Jennifer Sheffield reports from the capitol.

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While trick-or-treating can be fun, it can also be dangerous, warns the state Public Safety Department.

It recomends keeping costumes short to prevent tripping, and using make-up instead of masks that can impair vision.

Also, mapping out a route of familiar houses and staying in large groups can prevent accidents.

Tami Holliday is the Public Safety Spokesman.

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Contents: [92K WAV file] She says there are people out there who do not remember to look for small children crossing the street.

And once the treats have been collected, adults should check all candy for tampering.

I'm Jennifer Sheffield in Jefferson City.