As Halloween weekend kicks off and families across the area are preparing for a night of trick-or-treating, Northwest Fire District is reminding families of safety tips.

Kids are more likely to be hit and killed by a car on Halloween than on other days of the year, according to reporting by CNN.

Northwest Fire District Paramedic Firefighter Bradford Palmer explains that safety starts with smart costume choices.

"Make sure that they're not too loose-fitting, that they don't drag on the ground, we don't want to see anybody trip or fall. If you're wearing a mask, make sure you have really good visibility so that you can see that you're not walking out into traffic, you can see around you," Palmer said.

Not only do you want to make sure you can see, but make sure others can see you, too.

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