Halloween Safety Tips From Roosevelt Island Public Safety Department - Have Fun And Be Alert

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Public Safety Department Director Jack McManus shares these Halloween Safety tips.

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HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS

• Trick-or-treat in your neighborhood.
• Stay in well-lighted areas.
• Have kids use glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
• Children under the age of 12 should not be alone at night without adult supervision.
• Remind them to stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups
• Never go out alone. Make sure older kids go out with friends.
• When selecting a costume make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.
• Go only to apartments you know.
• Set a time limit for children to trick-or-treat.
• Remind kids not to enter a strange house or car.
• Walk Safely: Cross the street at crosswalks, look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
• Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, do not run, across the street.
• Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
• Always walk on sidewalks.
• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
• Wear white or reflective clothing. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers; if possible choose light colors
• Inspect the candy when you get home.

Have fun at tomorrow's Roosevelt Island Halloween Parade Extravaganza.

Here's what it was like in 2014.



More pics from 2014 Halloween Parade here.