City of Garden Ridge issued the following announcement on Oct. 13.
With Halloween fast approaching, keeping the young ones safe while trick-or-treating is a big concern to the police department. It’s the one night of the year where pedestrians and vehicles all converge in the same areas.
1. First, be sure your child is visible to motorists. To help with this, use reflective materials on their clothing as well as glow sticks attached to the front and rear of their costumes.
2. Use a flash light, they help make you visible, and light up trip hazards just waiting to ruin your evening.
3. Make sure your child’s mask doesn’t impair their visibility. Loosely fitting and overly sized masks can sometimes be problematic.
4. It’s never a good idea to let young children trick-or-treat without proper supervision. Be sure that your child is being escorted by someone who is mature enough to handle the job.
5. When in doubt, throw the candy out. Avoid loosely wrapped or completely unwrapped candy. Watch for puncture holes and avoid homemade items that aren’t factory-wrapped.
6. For all the motorist, I can’t stress enough that you have an equal part to play in the safety of children during Halloween. Please slow down and make sure your full attention is on the road before moving your vehicle.
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Garden Ridge
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