Calgary, AB,
31
October
2013
|
10:40
America/Denver

The City of Calgary promotes safe Trick or Treating through Partners For Safety program

The City of Calgary is pleased to support the annual Partners for Safety program this Halloween by supplying patrols to help ensure young trick or treaters have a safe and enjoyable evening. Tonight, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., more than 800 vehicles will be patrolling Calgary’s streets as a proactive approach to Halloween safety.

Originally founded by UNICEF in 1995, the Partners for Safety program has helped keep hundreds of thousands of children safe during Halloween. Supporters of the program include Animal & Bylaw Services, Calgary Fire Department, Calgary Transit, Calgary Police Service, AHS Emergency Medical Services, Shaw TV and Calgary’s Child Magazine. Between calls, Calgary Police Service, AHS Emergency Medical Services and Animal & Bylaw Services will have units patrolling residential neighborhoods. When not responding to calls, the Calgary Fire Department will have fire trucks on patrol and fire stations will be open as a safe place for youngsters in need of help.

The City of Calgary Transit buses and CTrains will be providing transit service from early morning until late at night, as per their daily schedule. If young trick-or-treaters need assistance, they are encouraged to safely approach a transit vehicle to seek help. Each vehicle has a radio and in an emergency, the bus or CTrain operator can make emergency calls if needed.

Halloween safety tips:

  • Children should tell their parents where they are going and when they will be back.
  • Children should stay out of the houses and cars of strangers.
  • Trick or treaters should travel in groups down one side of the street before crossing to the other.
  • Look both ways before crossing the street and cross only at intersections.
  • Avoid short cuts through alleys, lanes or private property.
  • Adults should check all the treats before children eat them.
  • Wear bright, reflective clothing.
  • Use makeup instead of masks which can limit your vision.
  • Carry a flashlight.       

The safety of children is everyone’s concern, especially on Halloween. Motorists are reminded to be extra cautious when driving on Halloween night.

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