Halloween
is a special time for children, but children don’t always know what is and is
not safe.
“We
can make Halloween a great time for everyone, most importantly for our
children, by observing one very important safety reminder,” said Sheriff Rick
Ramsay. “If you’re driving, slow down and be alert for kids in the road.
Popular trick-or-treating hours are generally from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., so
please be especially alert during those times. Be safe and Happy Halloween,
everyone!”
If
your children are going trick or treating on Halloween, there are several tips
to follow for their safety.
- Make
sure kids wear light colored costumes with plenty of reflective tape so
they are visible to cars and trucks. Take a flashlight along for added
visibility.
- Look
left, right and left again when crossing the street.
- Everyone
should put electronic devices away so there are no distractions.
- If
possible, have kids go trick or treating while it is still light outside.
- Kids
should be accompanied by an adult, or an older brother or sister.
- Enter homes only if you're with a trusted
adult.
- Only visit well-lit houses.
- Don't stop at dark houses.
- Never accept rides from strangers.
- Kids
should not sample candy until it has been checked by an adult for possible
tampering.
- Notify
a deputy if suspicious or harmful items are found in your child’s
collection of treats.
- Kids
should stay away from homes with dogs loose in the yard.
- Having
a Halloween party is a good alternative to the tradition of trick or
treating. It gives kids an opportunity to have a good time in a supervised
and safe atmosphere.
Tips
for people driving on Halloween:
- Slow
down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are
excited on Halloween and may dart in front of cars when crossing the
street.
- Take
extra time and look carefully for kids at intersections, on medians and on
curbs.
- Enter
and exit driveways slowly and carefully.
- Eliminate
any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and
your surroundings.
- Drive
slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on
earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
- Popular
trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so be especially alert
for kids during those hours
And
a few tips for pet owners:
- Don't leave your pet out in the yard on Halloween.
There are plenty of pranksters who will go out of their way to tease pets
and you don’t want your dog to bite a trick-or-treater who might venture
too close.
- Trick-or-treat candy is not for pets: Chocolate is
poisonous to many animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can
be hazardous if swallowed by your pet.
- Be careful your cat or dog doesn't dart out through the
open door when you open it for trick or treaters.
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