As trick-or-treaters and spooky season enthusiasts across the country get ready for Halloween, various sources from around the community are providing guidance on how to celebrate safely.

Officials at Norton Children's Prevention and Wellness said pedestrian safety is one of the biggest concerns, with reports finding that children are “more than twice as likely to be hit and killed by a car on Halloween than on any other day of the year.”

The day of the week that Halloween falls can also make a difference. Emergency medicine doctors with Norton Children’s said Halloween occurring on a weekend can often lead to more emergency room visits.

Here’s how to stay safe on Halloween:

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