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Here are some great Halloween tips from Safe Kids Worldwide. Keep your family safe this Halloween season whether they're Trick-or-Treating or Trunk-or-Treating! Remember to watch for kids and be extra cautious in the parking lot to prevent back-overs. Here are some tips: - Before you get in the car and start it up, walk all the way around the parked vehicle to make sure children are not under or behind it. - Firmly hold the hand of each young child with you when around moving vehicles, driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks. Safety first so we can all enjoy the treats!

Don't let accidents haunt you. This Halloween, make sure your celebrations are frightfully fun and safe! Here are some pun-tastic tips to keep the night from turning into a spine-chilling scare. • 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹: Keep your eyes peeled for little ghosts and goblins when driving through neighborhoods. Slow down – it’s a grave mistake to rush when kids are on the prowl! • 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗕𝗲 𝗮 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: If you’re out trick-or-treating, make sure you’re not a “phantom menace” in the dark! Wear reflective gear or carry a flashlight – no one wants to be a “boo” in the night. • 𝗡𝗼 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗭𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀: Don’t let your phone turn you into a distracted driver. Keep your focus sharp and your eyes on the road – no one wants a frightful surprise. At ATA Associates, we want you to have a spook-tacular time while keeping safety in mind. Let’s avoid any “boo-boos” this year. Stay safe and have a fang-tastic Halloween!

✨ Halloween Safety Tips ✨ (from your friendly neighborhood 911 dispatcher) - Make sure your children are visible while trick-or-treating. Reflective tape/vests and glow sticks are helpful! Trick-or-treat in well lit areas that are familiar to you and your children. - Make a safety plan with your children in the event you get separated from one another while trick-or-treating. I told my kids to go to the nearest street light and put their arm around the pole. Streetlights are easy to spot, well it, recognizable, and provide something for them to hold onto so they don't wander while you're looking for them. - Triple check the surroundings of your vehicle before reversing or driving, especially if your neighborhood gets a lot of trick-or-treaters. It can be helpful to have one person outside your vehicle watching your surroundings while you reverse. Pay close attention while driving on streets with lots of cars parked or lots of trees that make it harder to see the sidewalks. - Check your children's Halloween candy. You should be checking for anything homemade, choking hazards, discolored items, wrappers partially open, wrappers that have been taped/tampered with, or really anything out of the ordinary. When in doubt, throw it out! - Keep your home/property well lit, doors and windows locked, and vehicles locked. Halloween is a time of practical jokes, partying, and breaking and entering. Making sure your home and property are secure and well lit is one way to ensure a safe Halloween night. - In the event you need to call 911 tonight, the most important thing you need to know is where you are: pay attention to your surroundings, take notice of house numbers and landmarks, and enable emergency location services on your cell phone. I hope everyone enjoys a safe and happy Halloween night! 🎃 . . . What would you add to the list?? #Halloween #SafetyTips #Dispatch #SafetyFirst #TrickOrTreat

As Halloween approaches, it’s important to keep safety in mind while having fun! Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and spooky night: • Stay Visible: Wear bright costumes or add reflective tape to help drivers see you. • Use Flashlights: Carry a flashlight to light your way and stay safe in the dark. • Check Candy: Always inspect candy before eating to make sure it’s sealed and safe. • Walk, Don’t Run: Keep to the sidewalks and avoid running to prevent accidents. • Stay with Your Group: Keep kids with a trusted adult or in a group to stay safe and together. Have a fantastic and safe Halloween! What are your favorite tricks or treats? Share your Halloween plans in the comments!

It’s Halloween, a night that is sure to be filled with plenty of fun, loads of laughs and endless amounts of treats. Whether you’re taking the kids trick-or-treating or have somewhere fun to be yourself, 𝙬𝙚 𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙖 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩! Here are a few friendly reminders to ensure the kids of the North Okanagan and beyond have a safe night; Slow down – drive well below the speed limit to be prepared in case something, or someone darts onto the road. Don’t pass stopped vehicles without extra caution – drivers may be dropping children off When pulling into or backing out of driveways look all ways, and be sure other drivers are aware of your movements. Ensure your headlights are on, and yes, your signal will be extra important tonight. Unless your children are participating in Halloween, consider avoiding driving in subdivisions during the hours of 5pm to 9pm, when most trick-or-treating takes place. Leave extra time to get to where you need to be if you are heading out. Don’t use your cell phone while driving – and pay extra attention to the activity around you. Be extra conscious of sidewalks and crosswalks, as well as those moving between parked cars. Keep your sound down on your radio too. 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗺 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗟 𝗢𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 📲 250.309.0039

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃   As the spooky season approaches, we want to ensure everyone enjoys a fun and safe Halloween night. Whether you're out trick-or-treating with the kids or hosting friends and family, here are some important tips from the RCMP to keep in mind:   For Trick-or-Treaters & Parents: 1. Be Visible! Add reflective tape to kids' costumes and carry a flashlight to ensure you're seen. 2. Stay on the Sidewalks and always cross streets at corners or crosswalks. 3. Choose Safe Costumes – make sure masks allow clear vision, and costumes don't drag to avoid trips. 4. Stick Together – younger kids should always be with an adult, and older kids should go out in groups.   For Drivers: 1. Slow Down – Be extra cautious in residential areas and watch for little ghosts and goblins who may dart into the road. 2. Be Alert – Avoid distractions, especially during peak trick-or-treating hours (5:00-9:00 PM). 3. Yield to Pedestrians – Halloween brings increased foot traffic, so be prepared to stop at crosswalks.   Have a spooky yet safe Halloween! #Halloween #HalloweenSafety #Epscan

Have Fun & Stay Safe This Halloween! Halloween is almost here, and I hope you’re as excited as I am for the fun, costumes, and sweet treats! But let's make safety part of the celebration, too. Whether you’re trick-or-treating, hosting a party, or just enjoying a spooky stroll around the neighborhood, here are a few tips to keep it safe: Stay Visible: Bright colors, flashlights, and glow sticks keep everyone safe on dark streets! Keep Costumes Practical: Avoid trips and tumbles with costumes that aren’t too long and masks that allow clear vision. Be Street-Savvy: Remind kids to cross the street at corners, never dart out between cars, and stay in groups. Check the Treats: Always inspect candy before digging in, especially for younger ones. Let’s enjoy a fun, safe Halloween together! Share your favorite Halloween safety tips below, and don’t forget to post your costumes – I can’t wait to see them!

Have a Safe and Fun Halloween! For a spooktacular Halloween, let’s make sure it’s safe and fun for everyone! Here are some tips to keep in mind: ➡️ Be Alert: Be mindful of trick-or-treaters ➡️ Be Visible: Add glow sticks or reflective strips to enhance visibility ➡️ Pay Attention: Set aside electronic devices and stay alert ➡️ Candy Check: Inspect all treats before consuming. Discard any unwrapped or suspicious-looking items ➡️ Home Safety: Keep your home well-lit and clear of obstacles for trick-or-treaters. Let’s make this Halloween a safe and memorable one!

🎃👻 In the dark of a spooky Halloween night, we are shining a bright light on safety! ⚡️✨ Here are some tips from your public power provider for a frightfully fun Halloween: ➡️Stay Visible: Wear bright costumes and add reflective tape to keep your little ones seen by drivers. 🎃🦇 ➡️Use Flashlights: Bring a flashlight or glow stick to light the way and make your presence known in the dark! 💡✨ ➡️Stick to Sidewalks: Always use sidewalks where available, and cross at corners. Look left, right, and left again before crossing the street. 🚦👀 ➡️Stay in Groups: Trick-or-treat with friends or family—there’s safety in numbers! 🕷️👫 ➡️Check Your Candy: Before diving into those treats, inspect them for any unwrapped or suspicious items. 🍬🔍 ➡️Know Your Route: Plan a route in advance, and make sure kids know how to get home safely! 🗺️👻 ➡️Beware of Power Lines: Be cautious around power lines and don’t climb trees or structures near them! ⚡️🌳 Have a fun and safe Halloween! 🕸️🎉 #HalloweenSafety #TrickOrTreat #Community #PublicPower

Have a safe and happy Halloween! Staff showed their spooky spirit and dressed up for a costume contest at the ANMC hospital. If you or your loved ones are out trick-or-treating tonight, here are a few safety tips to keep in mind: • Bring your own hand-hygiene supplies to stay healthy. • Use a flashlight or headlamps. • Be visible: Incorporate reflective, lighted or glow-in-the-dark materials into your costume or Halloween bucket. • Be aware of traffic and the environment: Put distractions away (such as electronics). Make sure you're keeping an eye out for cars and other motorists and look both ways before crossing at crosswalks or intersections. Driving safety tips: • Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways. • Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs. • Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully. • Get rid of any distractions – such as your phone – in your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings. • Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances. • Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30-9:30 p.m. Be especially alert for kids during those hours.