Autumn events like Halloween are festive times to don costumes, trick-or-treat, celebrate with friends and eat delicious delights. Sheriff Cameron and the men and women of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following tips to help everyone remain safe while participating in all of the fun activities.
* Trick or Treat with a friend. Small children should have an adult chaperone.
* Plan a safe route, parent know where your children are going and have a set time to return home.
* Everyone should carry a flashlight with fresh batteries. Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.
* Use cross walk and/or cross where there is a traffic light. Look in all directions before crossing the street.
* Only go to homes with a porch light on and never enter a home or car for a treat.
* Costumes should be made of flame retardant material
* Children’s costumes should include reflector strips or a light stick to so they are more visible at night.
* Shoes should fit well and avoid long dangling pieces of costume that could cause your child to trip
* Masks should have eye holes are big enough to see not only in front but peripherally as well
Drivers are reminded to be watchful for small children walking and crossing the street. Law enforcement authorities should be notified immediately of any suspicious or unlawful activity.
Have a safe and festive weekend.