Kays-Ponger & Uselton Funeral Homes & Cremation Services wants to wish everyone a safe and happy Halloween. Here are a few tips to keep you and your family safe.
- The speed limit in most residential neighborhoods is 25 mph but when children are out trick-or-treating, it’s a good idea to drive even more slowly.
- If your children are trick-or-treating, make sure they follow safety rules and that their costumes are visible and fit properly.
- When driving trick-or-treaters through neighborhoods, don’t forget to use appropriate car seats and have children exit and enter the vehicle on the passenger side.
- Only purchase and use flame retardant costumes. REMEMBER – A flame-retardant costume does not mean that it is fire proof. Always keep your costume away from any type of open flame or other heat sources.
- Swords, knives, and similar costume accessories should be short, soft, and flexible.
- Children should wear white, reflective clothing, or use reflective tape and carry either a flashlight or glow stick to increase visibility.
- Look both ways before crossing the street. Use established crosswalks wherever possible.
- Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats unless you know the cook well.
- Only walk on sidewalks or on the far edge of the road facing traffic to stay safe.
- Do not take shortcuts through backyards, alleys, or parks.
- Do not go inside anyone’s house. Remain on the stoop or porch at all times.
- Use the buddy system, and make sure you have at least one buddy with you the entire evening.
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