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October 29, 2001

"Trick--or--Treating" on Halloween can pose various risks to our children.

Middlesex-London Paramedics would appreciate it if you could broadcast some of the following Public Service Announcements over the next few days:

Paramedics want to remind parents and children to plan on wearing bright costumes with reflective striping this Halloween. Motorists can't see you if you're wearing a dark costume.

Paramedics are encouraging parents to ensure that their children have flashlights with fresh batteries in them before going out trick-or-treating.

Paramedics want to remind parents to plan a trick-or-treating route with their children before they go out this Halloween. Young children should ALWAYS have a responsible adult escorting them on Halloween night.

Paramedics are reminding parents and children to make sure that all treats are thoroughly checked by an adult before being eaten.

Paramedics are reminding children to make sure that they stay on well-lit streets in familiar neighborhoods this Halloween. Remember to look both ways before crossing the street.

Paramedics are reminding drivers to drive very slowly and to be extra cautious this Halloween. Children in dark costumes are difficult to see.

Paramedics encourage everyone to review their CPR skills before Halloween. Some candies can be a choking hazard for small children.

Paramedics are reminding adult partygoers to ensure that they have a designated driver this Halloween night. Drive slowly and pay attentions to our children on the streets.