“On Halloween night, we see the number of fatalities actually double compared to any other night of the year”, notes Safe Kids Worldwide president Kate Carr. One warmer option will be at Destiny US where the mall will host a special event Saturday night.
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Plan your trick or treat route before you leave the house, and make sure someone else knows where you are going before you leave.
Costumes should be made of flame-resistant materials and should not include masks that obscure your vision or that could cause a child to fall.
The American Red Cross also reminds parents to add reflective tape to costumes and trick-or-treat bags.
Use caution while behind the wheel. For Drivers 1. Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods.
– Drivers should be extra careful when pulling into and out of driveways.
Eliminate any distractions inside your auto so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
First, talk to your kids before they head out.
Make sure your children dress safely.
Consider calling only at houses where you know the occupants, rather than strangers.
“Just stay home is the safest bet”, Lyn Maree said.
Use a taxi or vehicle service, or use public transit. And if a friend has been drinking then put the brakes on if they attempt to drive.
So, tonight, as you set your clocks back an hour, take a few seconds to test your home’s smoke alarms. They’ll thank you later.
According to Lt. Jeff Wade the most common calls for service during Halloween deal with traffic related issues. Make sure to remove it before bedtime to avoid skin or eye irritation. Share these tips with your community.
People should stay sober when driving, and never drink and drive.
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Halloween is right around the corner and soon little goblins and ghouls will be knocking on the doors of Page looking to fill their pillow cases and plastic pumpkin buckets with candy.
