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Halloween safety

tips to help keep children safe this season:

Accessorize. Reflectors

are the best way to ensure your children are visible on dark streets.

Even if your kids are wearing white, they are only visible at 180 feet

at night, and a car traveling at 60 mph needs 260 feet to stop completely.

Reflectors make your children visible at 500 feet.

Clean up. Anyone hosting

trick-or-treaters should make a point of clearing yards of debris and

marking a well-lit path to reduce the risk of falling. Remove or light

up yard ornaments or clotheslines.

Put out the fires. Lit

pumpkins are a great way to light your porch and welcome kids, but an

open flame is a danger, especially with gauzy costumes. Try tap lights

or glow sticks instead.

Keep your eyes open. When

selecting costumes, it is wise to use face paint instead of masks, which

can block vision.

Review the rules. The excitement

of the evening can help children forget familiar road rules, so it is

important for parents to review these rules with their children before

heading out. And remember, parents or other adults should accompany

children 12 and under while trick-or-treating.

Walk on the sidewalks,

not in the street.

Look both ways before crossing

the street.

Cross the street only at

corners.

Don't hide or cross

the street betwen parked cars.

Plan your route and share

it wth your family. If possible, have an adult go with you.

Carry a flashlight and

wear light, reflective clothing so you are more visible.

Visit only homes that have

the porch light on.

Be cautious of animals

and strangers.

Have a grown up inspect

your treats before eating and don't eat candy if the package is

already opened.

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