http:\/\/offender.fdle.state.fl.us<\/a>\u00a0to ensure the residences your children are visiting aren’t occupied by a registered offender.<\/p>\nMAKE SURE YOUR KIDS DRESS UP SAFELY:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Check that the costumes are flame-retardant so the little ones aren\u2019t in danger near burning jack-o-lanterns and other fire hazards.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Keep costumes short to prevent trips, falls and other bumps in the night.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Try make-up instead of a mask. Masks can be hot and uncomfortable and more importantly they can obstruct a child\u2019s vision-a dangerous thing when kids are crossing streets and going up and down steps.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Make sure kids wear light colors or put reflective tape on their costumes.<\/p>\n
MAKE TRICK-OR-TREAT TROUBLE FREE:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Trick-or-treaters should always be in groups so they aren\u2019t a tempting target for real life goblins. Parents should accompany young children.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Make sure older kids Trick-or-Treat with friends. Together, map out a safe route so parents know where they\u2019ll be. Tell them to stop only at familiar homes where the outside lights are on.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Try to get your kids to Trick-or-Treat while it\u2019s still light out. If it\u2019s dark, make sure someone has a flashlight and pick well-lighted streets.<\/p>\n
TREATS:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Kids need to know not to eat their treats until they get home. One way to keep Trick-or-Treaters from digging in while they\u2019re still out is to feed them a meal or a snack beforehand.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Check out all treats at home in a well-lighted place.<\/p>\n
\u2022 For young children, remove choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys.<\/p>\n
\u2022 What to eat? Only unopened candies and other treats that are in original wrappers. Discard candy or treats that are homemade, unwrapped or if they appear tampered (i.e. pinholes, torn wrappers, etc.) Wash all fresh fruit thoroughly, inspect it for holes including small punctures and cut it open before allowing children to eat it.<\/p>\n
Motorists Beware: As you travel Lee County streets and roadways, remember alternative activities, parties and events are scheduled in the days and nights preceding and on Halloween. Keep these traffic safety tips in mind:<\/p>\n
\u2022 When the “trick-or-treaters” begin their neighborhood trek, exercise extra vigilance for those excited, costumed youths whose exuberance may overcome their awareness of vehicles.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If you’re one of many adults who will don a costume and drive to a party or event, check to be sure your costume doesn’t impede your ability to operate your vehicle in a safe manner.<\/p>\n
\u2022 If celebrations include alcohol, whether hosting or participating, be responsible. As always, drivers need to remember, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” Don’t drink and drive.<\/p>\n
\u2022 To report the location of an impaired driver in Lee County dial 9-1-1.<\/p>\n
Have a Happy and SAFE Halloween!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Halloween is Friday, October 31st. Safety should be everyone’s goal to make the occasion fun instead of a tragic nightmare. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office offers the following safety tips:<\/p>\n