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Vernon Police Release Halloween Safety Tips

Police: Use sidewalks when possible.


The Vernon Police Department has released the following list of Halloween safety tips: 

For trick-or-treaters

• Avoid trick-or-treating alone. Walk in groups or with a trusted adult.

• Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you.

• Hold a flashlight while trick-or-treating to help you see and others see you. Always walk, do not run from house to house.

• Look both ways before crossing any street. Use sidewalks whenever possible.

• Where there are no sidewalks, walk on the far edge of the road, facing oncoming traffic.  

• Wear well-fitting masks, costumes and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.

• Enter homes only if you are with a trusted adult. Only visit well-lit houses. Do not stop at dark houses.

• Never accept rides from strangers.

• Have a trusted adult examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before you eat them.
 
• Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid homemade treats made by strangers.  

For drivers

• Obey posted speed limits and other traffic signs.

• Slow down whenever you are near trick-or-treaters.

• Use common sense and expect the unexpected.

The Vernon Police will be patrolling for traffic violations and safety concerns. To reach the police department, call 860-872-9126.


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