For Immediate Release:
 October 30, 2020

Media Contact:
Media and Public Relations
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 305-814-8051



Celebrating Halloween safely during the COVID-19 pandemic


(MIAMI, Oct. 30, 2020) – Due to the current pandemic, the CDC, health officials and MDFR are recommending alternative ways to celebrate Halloween this year. The ongoing threat of COVID-19 has made everyone think of creative ways to celebrate this holiday and join in the trick-or-treating fun without putting our health at risk.

To help ensure a fun-filled and spook-tacular celebration, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) encourages all residents to do their part in order to celebrate Halloween safely:

  • Avoid crowded places and large gatherings to reduce exposure and spread of the virus.
  • Host a virtual costume party to keep your distance from others.
  • Attend a well-planned local drive-thru trunk-or-treat event in your neighborhood.
  • Although discouraged this year, if you are still considering in-person trick-or-treating, be sure to keep your mask on at all times, practice social distance, and wash your hands frequently. Stay clear of traffic and carry a flashlight or glow sticks for drivers to see you.
  • Children should never eat any treats until an adult has inspected all the candy. Throw away any homemade treats or anything that's not in a sealed wrapper.

Trick-or-treating door-to-door for candy is definitely a scary preposition this year. Celebrating Halloween at home is a much safer alternative. For more ideas to celebrate this Halloween safely, watch this video or go to @MiamiDadeFire on Twitter and Facebook and @MiamiDadeFireRescue on Instagram.

For more information, please contact MDFR’s Media and Public Relations Bureau at (305) 814-8051.
 

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