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Halloween safety tips from Nelson Fire & Rescue

The Nelson Daily Staff
By The Nelson Daily Staff
October 29th, 2021

Halloween is back, and Nelson Fire and Rescue Services would like assist in making the highly anticipated night for children a safe time.

Nelson Fire and Rescue Services said in a media release while Halloween can be an exciting time, it can very dangerous.

Nelson Fire and Rescue Services said according to Safe Kids Worldwide, the number of child pedestrians struck by vehicles while walking is significantly higher on Halloween, compared to any other day of the year, and more than 70 percent of accidents occur away from an intersection or crosswalk.

“These are scary statistics, but by taking a few simple precautions, you can ensure ghosts and goblins of all ages have a safe and fun-filled Halloween,” says Nelson Fire and Rescue Services Fire Captain Marc Thibault.

Nelson Fire Rescue Services and IAFF Local 1343 offer these safety tips to help keep trick-or-treaters safe on Halloween:

  • Stay visible – bring flashlights, glow sticks and reflective goodie bags, and add reflective tape to costumes.
  • Stay on the sidewalk and off the road when going house to house. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic and as far to the side as possible.
  • Cross at street corners using traffic signals or use well-lit, marked crosswalks and never cross the road between parked cars.
  • Don’t assume the right-of-way. Motorists may have trouble seeing trick-or-treaters.

Children under 12 should trick-or-treat with and cross streets with an adult.

“Halloween is one of the busiest days of the year for fire fighters,” says Captain Thibault.

“Following these basic safety precautions can help prevent injuries and save lives.”

Please call 9-1-1 for the help of your local fire fighters in the case of a fire or emergency.

Nelson Fire Rescue Services and Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Association wish you a happy and safe Halloween.

 

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