WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - Halloween poses safety risks for children and drivers, with tonight’s windy forecast creating additional challenges for trick-or-treaters.

Yards should be cleared of anything that could become a projectile in wind gusts before it gets dark tonight.

Visibility is the key concern for keeping children safe.

Parents need to make sure drivers can see their children and that kids can see clearly while walking in the dark.

Attaching lights to children’s costumes or using light-up buckets would increase visibility.

Masks with poor visibility should only be worn for pictures and removed when walking in the dark.

For drivers, eliminating distractions is essential.

Drivers should assume children could appear on the road at any minute and drive slowly throughout the

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