As you head out for Halloween parties and treats, please stay safe. Take a few lessons from our crews:

If you’ll be driving:

• Go slow. Younger kids may start to trick-or-treat before dark. Older kids or party-goers may be out quite late.
• Avoid the “work zone.” Try to avoid shortcuts through neighborhoods. Plan your errands for an evening besides the 31^st.
• Watch for signs. Start watching for kids a few days before Halloween. Many organizations have parties or trunk-or-treat events a day or two early.

If you’ll be out walking:

• Put reflective tape on costumes or shoes.
• Bring flashlights or headlamps – and wear glowsticks!
• Parents of trick-or-treaters – you get to wear the reflective safety vest. Pretend you’re a crossing guard – or, of course, a construction worker.

Have fun!