The City of Southfield, Michigan Emergency Management Division has offered to scan Halloween candy for residents at no charge.
Southfield will also have members from the Fire Prevention Bureau on hand to discuss home safety and fire prevention. They will pass out free 9 volt batteries as well for smoke alarms.
The event will take place Friday, October 31 from 9-6pm in the ice arena lobby.
For more information, you should contact the Southfield Emergency Management Division.
The city of Southfield Emergency Management Division will offer free Halloween candy screening on Friday, October 31 from 6-9 p.m. at the Southfield Sports Arena, 26000 Evergreen Road. The recommended hours for trick-or-treating in Southfield are from 6 – 8 p.m.
“The city of Southfield is pleased to offer this valuable service free-of-charge to our community,” said Southfield Homeland Security & Emergency Management Director Bill Johns. “This is a convenient way to make sure your child’s Halloween bag is full of only treats and no tricks!”
The Southfield Fire Prevention Bureau will also be on hand passing out free nine-volt batteries for smoke detectors as supplies last. Residents are reminded to change their smoke detector batteries twice a year when they change their clocks.
Members of the Code Enforcement and Building Department along with other volunteers will also be canvassing the city as part of the City’s Angel’s Night Project. The volunteer group will patrol Southfield streets looking for any suspicious activity as an extra set of eyes for the Police Department.
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