Authorities and hospital workers have some tips you should keep in mind to keep your family safe this Halloween.

Dr. Salvatore Pardo is an emergency medicine doctor at Long Island Jewish Valley Stream. He says he’s seen a lot of emergencies on Halloween in the past.

“We want to avoid people hit by vehicles, hypothermia, and any kind of food poisoning,” he says.

Pardo also recommends parents keep track of what their children eat throughout the holiday.

“Look for the wrappers around the room and make an assessment,” he says. “But if they have a fever, they should probably come in.”

Pardo says his team and other emergency departments will be on standby.

“It is on a weekend this year, which makes it all day event instead of an after-school event,” he says. “Last year was not a busy year because of the pandemic, so I anticipate this year will be busier than normal.”

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone says Long Island drivers should be extra cautious on Sunday and that anyone trick-or-treating after dark should wear reflective clothing.

“Although we are of course asking everyone to be crossing at the corners, that is likely going to not always be the case,” he says. “You don't know when kids will be darting out behind cars when they can't be seen.”

Suffolk County police say they will be out in full force patrolling the streets and checking in on sex offenders.

Other concerns for the department this weekend include drinking under the influence and criminal mischief. Police say anyone who is caught damaging property will be held accountable.