Again this year, Saint-Lazare firefighters will be patrolling the streets of Saint-Lazare on Halloween night this Monday, October 31, 2011 ensure the children's safety while trick-or-treating.

Firefighters are there for you. Ask for help if needed!
Parents and children will be able to easily identify firefighters who will be driving around with their emergency vehicles or Town vehicles equipped with green revolving lights. Patrols will be running approximately from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Visibility is essential for your children safety
Once again, the Saint-Lazare Business Association will provide hundreds of fluorescent necklaces to kids who are running for the event that will be distributed by firefighters. Parents can also incorporate reflective items to their children’s costume. It will allow the children to be more visible throughout the evening. Many thanks to the Business Association for its generosity.

Ten Halloween Safety Tips

Kids must:

• be accompanied by an adult;
  
  
• trick or treat in one well-known area;
  
  
• watch for moving vehicles when crossing streets;
  
  
• wear warm clothing easily seen at night or reflective materials;
  
  
• carry a flashlight;
  
  
• avoid wearing masks that reduce vision (wear makeup instead), oversize capes and pants that make fall and hurt themselves.

• accompany children;
• inspect all candy;
• report any signs of candy tampering to police.