{"id":92979,"date":"2022-10-31T07:54:18","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T11:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=92979"},"modified":"2022-10-31T07:54:18","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T11:54:18","slug":"trick-or-treat-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2022\/10\/31\/trick-or-treat-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Trick-or-Treat Safety\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that, on average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year? This is primarily due to lack of visibility due to low lighting.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Take these precautions to get the most \u201ctreat\u201d out of Trick-or-Treat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Walk Safely<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and cross walks; look left, right, and left again when crossing, and keep looking as you cross; put electronic devices down and keep heads up; walk, don\u2019t run, across the street; and teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic, as far to the left as possible.&nbsp;Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough&nbsp;to be out without supervision, remind them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit, and trick-or-treat in groups.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Costumes<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child\u2019s vision.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Always test makeup in a small area first to see if irritation develops. Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.&nbsp;When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Drive with Extra Caution&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited when trick-or-treating and may move in unpredictable ways.&nbsp;Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians, and on curbs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.&nbsp;Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. 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