Chill will arrive for Halloween
Halloween is upon us and there are a lot of kids in the Tri-City area looking forward to trick-or-treat.
Many residents are hoping the weather forecast is right stating that the rain will be over by the afternoon Thursday. But it also says to expect it to be cold and windy with a low by Friday morning of 39 degrees and winds at 18 mph.
Times for trick-or-treat are set for 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 in Morgan City, Amelia, Berwick, Bayou Vista, Patterson and Franklin.
Safekids.org offers the following safety tips to help keep your family safe during trick-or-treat.
Walk safely
1. Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross.
2. Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
3. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
4. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible. Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
5. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
Safe costumes
1. Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
2. Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
3. Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
4. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.
Drive safely
1. Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.
2. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
3. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
4. Get rid of any distractions, like your phone, in your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.
5. Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.