Provincial Point of View
October 30, 2018
HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2018
Have a safe and happy Halloween. Please take extra care driving and watch for the excited children in our communities. Slow down and watch for pedestrians. Parents, make sure your trick-or-treaters don't venture onto the roadway and put themselves at risk.
Halloween is an exciting day for children. The following is the safety tips provided by RCMP:
Parents and Guardians:
- Know who your children are going trick-or-treating with and when they plan to return home
- Remind children to stay in their neighbourhood
- Remind children of which houses they can go to for safety if they get scared
- Remind children to respect others’ property by staying off of lawns and gardens and avoiding houses with the lights off
Children and Teens:
- Do not go trick-or-treating alone; go with a trusted adult or a group
- Let your parents know where you are going and for how long
- Stay in your neighbourhood and know where trusted people live so you can go there if you get scared
- Do not visit houses with the lights off
- Cross the street at marked crosswalks and intersections
- Wait for an adult to inspect your candy before eating it
- Only eat things that are in unopened wrappers
- When you get home, keep your treats in a safe spot, away from small children and pets
Motorists:
- Drive slowly, especially in residential areas
- Approach intersections with extreme caution
- Limit distractions in your vehicle in case you need to react quickly
- If possible, avoid driving through subdivisions and areas full of trick-or-treaters
Costume Tips:
- Wear light coloured or bright costumes, reflective tape and arm bands to increase visibility
- Wear properly fitted costumes and appropriate footwear to reduce your chance of slipping and falling
- Vision can be obstructed by masks. Wear makeup instead or make sure the mask has big enough eye openings to see clearly
- Dress for the weather conditions. Wear layers underneath your costume if temperatures are cold.
Happy Halloween, and keep safe.
