Uniformed DuBois City police officers will be in marked patrol vehicles in each ward during trick-or-treat hours. Plan the route, using well-lit streets and tell family, friends which streets to use and when you come home.
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– Put down the electronic devices when walking, they can be distracting and prevent you from seeing or hearing on-coming cars. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
Walk on the sidewalks, not in the street.
Cross only at corners, not in the middle of the street or between parked cars.
Children under the age of 12 years should not be alone at night without adult supervision. No one wants this fun filled day to end badly and the American Red Cross has a few tips to insure a safe celebration. Adding reflective gear to your costume is also a good option to make yourself and your child more visible.
Encourage children to use face paint and/or make-up rather than hoods, wigs or masks that can block vision.
Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
Chaperons should also make sure kids only take candy from outside a home and never go inside, and parents should make sure kids only eat factory-wrapped candy, not homemade ones by strangers. If children are attending Halloween parties at other homes, tell them to be alert for ways out of the home in the instance of an emergency. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
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Eliminate any distractions inside your auto so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. Foundation representatives urged motorists to slow down and avoid cutting through residential areas.
