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Topic: Halloween safety
“Halloween can be an exciting time for kids and adults alike, but Tennessee revelers should pay close attention to hazards posed by candles, decorations, and costumes,” said State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
AAA says Halloween One of the Most Dangerous Days for PedestriansAAA wants you to Be Smart, Be Safe and Be Seen this HalloweenHalloween Night Creates a Scary Combination for both Pedestrians and Motorists
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that Halloween is consistently one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Safe Kids Releases First-of-Its-Kind Halloween Research StudyTwice As Many Child Pedestrians Are Killed While Walking on Halloween
On average, twice as many child pedestrians are killed while walking on Halloween compared to other days of the year. On this potentially dangerous night of the year for child pedestrians, Safe Kids strongly recommends that parents prepare children to behave safely and for drivers to take extra precautions. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Practice Safe Halloween Pumpkin Carving
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Halloween Doesn’t Have to be a Dangerous Night for ChildrenChild pedestrian death rate on Halloween night doubles the average, FedEx and Safe Kids USA urges kids and drivers to be alert and cautious
“Kids need proper safety instruction before they go out trick-or-treating,” says Moira Donahue, Safe Kids USA Director of Pedestrian Safety Programs. “Many kids will be out trick-or-treating while it is dark and thus more difficult for drivers to see them. There are several simple and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. For example, children younger than age 12 should not be alone crossing streets on this night without an adult. If older kids are mature enough to go trick-or-treating without adult supervision, parents should make sure they go in a group and stick to a predetermined route with good lighting.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UtJru3a1Ls «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Arts and Leisure | No Comments
Consumer reports warns parents and Trick-or-Treaters on latest Halloween dangersPedestrian accidents and recalled candy among biggest risks on Halloween Night
Halloween is the second deadliest day for all pedestrians after New Year’s Day. Fatal collisions between motor vehicles and young pedestrians occur most frequently between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m. Parents should take special care to make sure their trick-or-treaters are easily visible to motorists. ![]() Keep your kids safe on Halloween
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Have a safe and fun HalloweenHere is the a list of events, and other basic information to help you have a safe and fun Halloween. ![]() Trick or Treating While Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, Clarksville-Montgomery County has decided not to move the official trick or treating night. They also do not set an official time for trick or treating. Most people would expect trick or treaters between the hours of 6:00pm till around 9:00pm. Fort Campbell has moved their trick or treating night to Saturday; and there, trick or treating is allowed between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Safety should be a primary consideration for people out and about on Halloween. Safe Kids USA offers these tips for Parents and Drivers. «Read the rest of this article» Clarksville Police urge Halloween safety
Halloween should be a fun time for all involved. But, unfortunately it can also be a dangerous and deadly time due to impaired driving. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, there have been close 5,000 traffic fatalities during Halloween between 1996-2005. Forty-four percent of those fatalities involved a driver or a motorcycle rider with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher which is illegal in every state. «Read the rest of this article» |
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