Halloween Safety Reminders
As the Halloween season approaches I would like to remind parents and children of certain safety measures they should exercise as they send out the costumed trick-or-treaters. Parents please take the time to remind your children of these pre-cautions.
Of the 165 miles of twisting roadways in town, children can become excited and careless as they walk from house to house. Always walk facing traffic and stay to the side of the roadway. Avoid costumes that allow poor visibility and choose your trick or treat course accordingly.
Costumes should not be bulky or loose fitting, avoid unsafe shoes, masks which reduce vision, and sharp pointed toys. Wear something on the costume that is light in color or reflective. Even glow sticks are a good source of visibility.
Children should have a parent inspect all treats collected to make sure that they have not been tampered with. Treats should be in original manufacturer sealed wrappers. If you have reason to believe that a treat has been tampered with and made unsafe for consumption you can contact the local police to assist you. The police department has the ability to contact the Food and Drug Administration to determine if the questionable treat is unsafe or possibly just a manufacture error.
Trick-or-treaters are not the only ones to be reminded of safety measures. Residents should keep walkways clear and use plenty of illumination. This will help avoid the risk of injury and may also assist you in preventing any acts of vandalism on your property. Motorists need to use extra caution when driving along the roadways. Remember that children are out walking around and at times it may be difficult to see them. Let's all use a little extra caution and make this Halloween season a safe and entertaining one.