Ghouls and goblins will take over the night Friday, Oct. 31. But even scary creatures need to be safe and celebrate Halloween right.

Halloween's greatest hazards aren't vampires and villains, but falls, costume mishaps and automobile collisions.

The following are 13 tips to safety:

** Map out a route, so adults are assured children will find their way home

** Bring flashlights

** If visiting a house where a stranger resides, accept treats at the door but do not go inside.

** When ready to put on a disguise, use face paint instead of masks, which cover children's eyes

** Always remember before leaving to wear light-colored clothing to be seen in the dark; also use reflective tape, even on bikes, skateboards and brooms

** Be sure to walk on the sidewalks and not in the street

** Look both ways before crossing the street, and cross from the corner

** Wigs, capes and costumes may be flammable attire, so avoid open flames to prevent a fire

** Use a glow stick instead of a candle so your jack-o-lantern isn't a safety gamble

** Children should be on the lookout for drivers in cars and should not hide between parked vehicles and zip out into the street

** Stay off lawns and only visit homes with porch lights turned on

** While in costume, be cautious around strange animals, especially dogs, which you may scare

**Grown-ups should inspect children's candy after trick-or-treating to remove open packages and choking hazards before eating

For a detailed list of Halloween safety tips for motorists, parents and homeowners may contact the Cayuga County Red Cross or visit www.redcross.org

- Source: Cayuga County Red Cross