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SERVPRO of Framingham Shares Halloween Safety

10/5/2022 (Permalink)

Green background with orange SERVPRO logo and title. Kids love this holiday, and for a great reason. However, safety is important for everyone. Below are a few tips for those who will be pedestrians.

Did you know that Halloween is a dangerous day?  More than twice as many children are killed in pedestrian-car crashes between the hours of 4 and 10 PM. This is simply because drivers not being aware of their surroundings. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration).

Kids love this holiday, and for a great reason. However, safety is important for everyone. Below are a few tips for those who will be pedestrians and drivers:

  1. Wear bright clothes. If your costume is dark, carry lighted lanterns, and use reflectors. 
  2. Hold onto your child’s hand. They might get excited and want to run across the street. 
  3. Always try to cross crosswalks and be alert. Drivers might not pay attention. 
  4. Look every which way before you do cross the street.
  5. Do not jaywalk. Wait for the car to the first pass where you want to cross.
  6. All drivers should stay off their cell phones, and watch the intersections, and the street. 
  7. If you are partying instead of trick or treating, stay sober or find another ride home.
  8. Wait behind other vehicles that are pulled over, because they may be dropping off children.
  9. Warn children that they are not to get into the car of anyone they do not know. 
  10. Make sure to have fun! 

Above all else, have fun and stay safe. After all, this holiday is met to be fun for free candy. 

SERVPRO of Framingham is your premier choice for restoration and rebuilding. Our teams are ready to respond 24 hours a week, any day of the year. When you bring us on the job our team of licensed contractors and certified technicians will work collaboratively with you throughout the duration of the project. They will keep you up to date on the status of the project and make sure that your expectations are met. We will help you to move forward and make it “Like it never even happened” for all of your residential damage. 

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