HPD Corner

“HALLOWEEN”
    With Halloween just a few weeks away, I want everyone to start thinking safety. Here are several tips that you see every year, and you’ll see them several more times, before Halloween actually gets here. So review them and share them with your kids.
    • Try to Trick-or-Treat when it is still light out outside.
    • Wear a costume that makes it easy for you to walk, see and be seen.
    • If you must go out at night, make certain that your costume is light in color.
    • Carry a flashlight so you can see and be seen easily.
    • Use retro-reflective tape on your costume so people driving cars can see you.
    • A face mask will keep you from seeing well. Take off your mask before you cross the street. Why not use makeup instead of a mask?
    • Have a parent, older brother/sister go trick-or-treating with you. If someone older cannot go with you, trick-or treat with a group of children.
    • Plan you trick-or-treat route ahead of time. Pick streets that are well-lit.
    • Tell your family on which streets you will be trick-or-treating
    • Cross only at corners, never cross the street between parked cars or in the middle of the block. If there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic.
    • Wait until you get home to sort, check and eat you treats.
    Have a safe and happy Halloween. “boobooboobooboo”