| It's a night full of costumes and candy, but Halloween is also known for some pretty spooky statistics. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is urging parents to talk to their kids about Halloween Safety to make sure every little goblin is able to enjoy a fun night.
On average, children are twice as likely to be hit and killed by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. so motorists need to be especially alert for kids during those hours. It's also estimated that only 18% or parents use reflective tape on their children's costumes, and 12% of kids five years old and younger are allowed to trick-or-treat alone.
Please share these Top Halloween Safety Tips with your kids:
*When selecting a costume, make sure it's the right size to prevent trips and falls.
*Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and if possible, choose light colors.
*Since masks can sometimes obstruct a child's vision, try non-toxic face pain tand makeup whenever possible.
*Have kids use glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
*Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervison. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, remind them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
Source: http://www.safekids.org |
