Environmental Health and Safety
October 27, 2014
Stay Safe This Halloween
October can be fun for both children and
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adults. With parties, events, and Trick or
Treating there are plenty of ways to
umbrella in case of rain.
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celebrate and enjoy yourself. If you or
your children decide to go out this year
keep these safety tips in mind.
Be sure to wear warm clothing and bring an
Wear bright or light clothing and reflective tape so
that you are visible to drivers.
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Stick to well-lit and familiar areas.
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Bring a flashlight so that you can see where you
are going and others can see you.
For more safety tips visit :
http://www.cdc.gov/family/halloween/
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Use Face paint instead of masks. Masks limit your
vision and make it hard to see steps, cracks, and
curbs. It can also prevent you from seeing
oncoming traffic.
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Always walk on the sidewalk whenever you can. If
you have to walk in the road stick to the far side
facing traffic.
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Children should be accompanied by an adult.
Older Children should be with an adult or larger
group.
Created by Kara Meredith
Don’t learn safety by accident