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Show Insurance Institute Gives Some Tips on Safety for Kids When They Go Out on Halloween Plan Halloween parties at home or at neighborhood facilities whenever possible. Motorists are advised to drive slowly and to be alert in case a child darts out Each year millions ot youngsters don colorful costumes and parade through the streets in search of 'treats.' This festive occasion is called Halloween. As more than 200,000 Utah school children prepare for their annual trek from door to door, the Insurance Information In-formation Institute warns parents and motorists of the potential hazards hazar-ds of Halloween activities. According to the Institute, the highest incidence of accidents involving in-volving pedestrians is among children ages 5 to 9. Many of these accidents occur between intersections and the number of this type of accident ac-cident increases sharply at night, especially in urban areas. The Institute stresses the importance impor-tance of children being able to see where they are going. Parents should make sure that the child's vision is not obstructed by masks and that costumes are not loose fitting garments gar-ments that may cause the child to trip and fall. The Institute offers the following safety tips: -Never allow young children to trick or treat alone. -Use make-up instead of masks or headgear that obstruct the child's vision. -Use reflective tape on dark colored clothing and on trick and treat bags. -Make sure that all costumes are made of non-flammable material. -Do not use lighted jack o'lanterns or candles near children or flammable materials such as paper decorations. -Inspect all treats before allowing children to eat them. |
