Monday, October 29, 2007

Halloween Safety

Hi folks,

Halloween is here, and there are some things to remember so that everybody can be safe while having fun. Remember that there are lots of churches and businesses that have venues open to the public, so that everybody can have a safe place to go. Also, the National Safety Council has some excellent suggestions that can be reviewed, so click on the on this link--------------------------------------------->
http://www.nsc.org/library/facts/halloween.htm and have a safe and wonderful time!

Tuesday, October 2, 2007


The Weather is Changing

The weather is indeed changing, and whether we are on foot or riding a bicycle, we all have a responsibility to practice safety.
As the rain starts to fall, remember that things change. Vehicular brakes can take longer to be effective, so cars need a greater distance to stop. Motorists should slow down a little, but many drivers do not think about such things.

When the rain is falling, it's a normal thing to keep one's head down to avoid the rain, but that can limit our range of vision, so it's best to keep one's head up, and stay alert, remembering always to cross the street safely at designated and well-lit crosswalks.

Cars and trucks aren't the only vehicles that take longer to stop when the road is wet. Our bicycles take longer to stop too, and remember that things on the roadway, like wet tree leaves for example, can be just like grease. It is much safer to slow down in areas where the road is littered with wet leaves, or even safer to get off and walk one's bike through those areas. Always remember to where a helmet, and be sure to remember to communicate your intentions to others, well-ahead of time by using hand signals.