Trick-or-treat in base housing from 6-8 p.m. Saturday Published Oct. 28, 2009 By 375th Air Mobility Wing 375th AMW SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Halloween trick-or-treat hours in base privatized housing will be Saturday from 6-8 p.m. There will be an enforced, reduced speed limit of 5 mph in all housing areas during trick-or-treat hours. Volunteers with the pumpkin foot patrol will provide additional security in housing areas. The Pax Terminal will offer free candy scanning Saturday from 7-9 p.m. Before starting out on your trick or treat rounds, parents should ensure an adult will be supervising children 12 and under. Plan and discuss the trick or treat route. Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas along the established route. Establish a return time and teach kids to only stop at houses that are well lit and never to enter a stranger's home. Pin a slip of paper with the child's name, address and phone number inside a pocket or costume just in case the child gets separated from the group. To ensure a safe trick-or-treating outing parents are urged to give children an early meal before going out. Insist treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten. When in doubt, throw the candy out. Halloween/autumn fire safety tips - Time falls back one hour at 2 a.m. Nov. 1 this year, which is also the time to change the smoke detector batteries. - Always use light strings and decorations that bear the Underwriters Laboratories mark. The UL mark means the product has been tested by qualified engineers for hazards such as electric shock and fire. - First read and follow manufacturer's instructions for installation. - Don't mount or support light strings in any way that might damage the cord's wire insulation. - Turn off all electrical decorations before leaving home or going to bed. - Use a battery light instead of a candle in for jack o' lanterns. - Use flame retardant materials to make decorations - Use corn stalks and other organic materials in moderation. These items are usually very dry, making them combustible materials - When decorating keep sidewalks and porches clear of tripping hazards - Ensure costumes are made of fire retardant material - Ensure costumes are loose enough so warm clothes can be worn underneath - Ensure costumes are bright enough to be seen at night or add reflective material - Ensure costume fits properly so children don't trip - Masks may obstruct vision, use facial makeup instead - If mask is worn, ensure the nose, mouth and eye openings are adequate - Any accessories should be made of a flexible material - Do not allow children to carry sharp objects - Containers carried by children should be light colored or trimmed with reflective tape - Have your child carry a light stick or flashlight to see and be seen - For fire, medical, and police emergencies, call 911.