[Durham INC] FW: Durham Sheriff Mike Andrews offers tips for a safe Halloween

Thu Oct 24 16:05:51 EDT 2013

Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 14:50:56 -0400
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                Durham County Government
                Press Release

 Durham Sheriff Mike Andrews offers tips for a safe Halloween

Durham, NC -  October 22, 2014 - Soon our streets will be scattered with little ghosts, goblins, and witches trick-or-treating this Halloween. "Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safe and more fun," Sheriff Mike Andrews said. 
Sheriff Andrews reminds all Durham County residents to follow these safety tips:

Motorists:

 Watch for children darting out from between parked cars.

 Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs.

 Enter and exit driveways and alleys carefully.

 At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing.

Parents:

 Make sure that an adult or an older responsible youth will be supervising the outing for children under age 12.

 Check the sex offender registry at www.ncdoj.gov when planning your child's trick-or-treat route. You can view maps that pinpoint registered offenders' addresses in your neighborhood and sign up to get email alerts when an offender moves nearby.

 Plan and discuss the route trick-or-treaters intend to follow. Know the names of older children's companions.

 Make sure older kids trick-or-treat in a group.

 Instruct your children to travel only in familiar areas and along an established route.

 Teach your children to stop only at houses or apartment buildings that are well-lit and never to enter a stranger's home.

 Establish a return time.

 Review all appropriate trick-or-treat safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety rules.

 All children need to know their home telephone number and how to call 9-1-1 in case of emergency.

 Pin a slip of paper with the child's name, address, and telephone number inside a pocket in case the youngster gets separated from the group.

 If children are allowed out after dark, outfits should be made with light colored materials. Strips of retro-reflective tape should be used to make children visible.

 Carrying flashlights with fresh batteries will help children see better and be seen more clearly.

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Treats:

 Give children an early meal before going out.

 Insist that treats be brought home for inspection before anything is eaten.

 Wash fruit and slice it into small pieces.

 Throw away any candy that is unwrapped or partially wrapped or has a strange odor, color, or texture.

Homeowners/Decorations:

 Keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from landings and doorsteps where costumes could brush against the flame.

 Remove obstacles from lawns, steps, and porches when expecting trick-or-treaters.

 Keep candles and Jack O' Lanterns away from curtains, decorations, and other combustibles that could catch fire.

 Do not leave your house unattended.

"Halloween is a fun time," Sheriff Andrews said. "But let's make it a safe time as well. The major dangers are not from witches or spirits, but rather from falls and pedestrian-car crashes." 
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