Trick-or-treating in Horry? Officials share tips, sex offender registry for a safe Halloween
Everyone’s favorite spooky holiday has arrived, and officials are sharing tips for people hoping to safely score some free candy in Horry County.
Mikayla Moskov, a spokesperson for Horry County, encourages people to report any suspicious activity and follow rules as usual.
She added that officers and state highway patrol troopers will be out to ensure pedestrians are able to move around neighborhoods safely.
“Drivers are reminded to keep an eye out for any little ghosts and ghouls who may be out later or in different areas than usual,” she told The Sun News Monday. “Pedestrians are reminded to make themselves easy to see, and follow traffic rules by using crosswalks or crossing at marked intersections.”
Moskov said people dressing up for Halloween should not go out alone and make sure to stay visible.
Parents are also encouraged to check the sex offender registry for Horry County, Moskov added.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol shared some numbers of incidents from 2021 during the Halloween weekend.
A total of 1,355 crashes occured that weekend, 12 people were injured in wrecks involving pedestrians, 42 people were injured in crashes in which a driver was under the influence and two people were killed in wrecks involving pedestrians.
Department officials encourage drivers to pay attention to anyone walking near the road and slow down in neighborhoods.
Parents are encouraged to have provide flashlights, reflective tape or glow sticks for their children to ensure drivers can see them, according to the department’s post.
There is not a set time to trick-or-treat in Myrtle Beach. But officials have offered some tips for families that decide to go out.
- Only visit homes with a porch light on
- Have a responsible adult accompany children
- Always cross streets at intersections and crosswalks
- Use a flashlight to see and be seen, wear reflective clothing
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Inspect your child’s candy before letting them eat it
- Use makeup instead of masks and shorten costumes that are too long
- Be aware of your surroundings