聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 Hallowe鈥檈n is here. Ghosts, ghouls, goblins, princesses, superheroes, and more will be flocking to the streets as they trick or treat, travelling door to door.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Although Hallowe鈥檈n is extremely exciting for youth as they dress up and go door to door collecting candy, it is important to keep a few safety tips in mind regarding this thrilling night.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The following tips are suggestions found on to help keep youth safe on Hallowe鈥檈n night. Those who go trick or treating under the age of nine should be accompanied by an adult. This will allow the adult to ensure youth are safely crossing the road, not darting in and out of traffic. Good pedestrian habits taught when children are young will resonate as they mature.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 The old adage, 鈥渟top, look, and listen,鈥� doesn鈥檛 simply apply to railroad crossings. These are important in simply crossing a road as well. Hallowe鈥檈n is an exciting time and youth may dart across streets without considering the importance of crossing a street. Children should be encouraged to stop at the curb then look left, right, and left to make sure there are no oncoming vehicles or that a vehicle is stopping to allow them to cross.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 It is also encouraged for youth to be told to always cross at crosswalks as it can be difficult to see anyone if coming off of the sidewalk between parked vehicles. Since, it may be dark out while children trick or treat a flashlight may also be necessary to ensure safety and make them more visible.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Another important concern to keep in mind is for the selection of bright costumes that are visible in the dark. It is also possible to add reflective tape to a child鈥檚 costume as a precautionary measure. Choosing face paint over a mask may also be beneficial as masks may hinder a youth鈥檚 ability to see.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Dealing with Canadian weather it is also suggested to dress the child warmly. Get a costume that will either fit over their jackets or have them prepared to cover their costumes with warm clothing.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Drivers are reminded to be on high alert, especially in residential areas. Driving slowly is suggested in case a sudden stop is demanded of the driver. Also encouraged is the slow entrance and exit of driveways as youth may dart past on the sidewalk at anytime.
聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Stay safe and have fun.
