Last minute safety tips as Saskatoon trick-or-treaters prepare to head out for Halloween festivities tonight.
Halloween safety tips to make sure children stay safe:
- Wear bright colors
- Visit familiar houses in the neighbourhood
- Children should refrain from eating treats until they have been examined by an adult.
- Avoid homemade treats and throw away anything that looks suspicious.
- Carry a flashlight
- Never trick-or-treat alone
- Stay in well lit areas.
- Always cross the street at the corner and look both ways
- Avoid wearing loose fitting costumes to prevent trips and falls
- Consider wearing makeup instead of masks for better visibility and hearing
- Never go into a home to accept a treat
Police are asking parents and guardians to accompanied younger children when trick-or-treating. They should also know the routes older children will be taking and when they will be home.
Saskatoon transit is offering “Safebus“to trick-or-treaters this Halloween.
Children in need of help tonight can seek Saskatoon Transit’s SafeBuses if they are lost, cold, frightened, hurt or in trouble.
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To get an approaching bus operator’s attention, children in need of assistance should stand on the sidewalk and hold their hand up for approaching buses.
The city reminds parents and guardians to tell children to never step onto the roadway to flag down a bus as this is very dangerous.
Children in need of help do not need money to get on a SafeBus and transit operators have direct 911 access.
St. John Ambulance is reminding everyone that young children are prone to choking and candy is a prime culprit that could cause a blockage of the airway.
Here are a few tips to help if someone is choking:
Mild blockage – Cough it out
- Encourage them to cough. If the mild obstruction lasts for longer than a few minutes, get medical assistance.
Severe blockage – Clutching at the throat, unable to cough, speak or breathe.
- Give victims five sharp back blows between their shoulder blades with the heel of your hand
- If the obstruction has not cleared, stand behind them and put both arms around the victim
- Clench your fist and place it above the navel
- Grasp your fist firmly with your other hand
- Pull sharply inwards and upwards until the obstruction is relieved
- If the person goes unconscious, help them to the floor and immediately call 911.
These hints are not a substitute for certified first aid training. St John Ambulance holds first aid courses throughout the year.
CAA Saskatchewan is reminding motorists to slow down and watch for excited trick-or-treaters who will be darting through Saskatoon neighbourhoods. Drivers are encouraged to slow down to at least 10 km below the speed limit in residential areas.
“For adult partygoers, CAA reminds drivers to avoid taking short cuts through residential areas where trick-or-treaters are likely to be and to be extra aware of children crossing the street,” said Director of Communications Christine Niemczyk.
“And, of course, please don’t drink and drive or allow others to do so. Always ensure you have a safe ride home.”
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