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Tens of thousands of Manitoba youngsters will be out on the streets Wednesday night enjoying Halloween. To help the excited ghosts and goblins stay safe, Manitoba Public Insurance has distributed more than 100,000 safety whistle-lights through Manitoba schools.
The whistle-light can be hung around a child’s neck or easily attached to a jacket or backpack so children can “light up the night” on Halloween – or any time they step outside after dark.
More than 700 Manitoba schools are distributing the whistle-lights to students in kindergarten to Grade 6. Road-related incidents continue to be the leading cause of death and injury among Manitoba children aged one to 14 years old.
“The whistle-lights are very popular and certainly very visual,” said Clif Eden, Manager of Road Safety with Manitoba Public Insurance. “In their excitement over Halloween and trick-or-treating, children may forget about road safety.
“These whistle-lights will make it very obvious to motorists that children are out and about.”
Halloween Safety Tips
- Wear bright or reflective clothing, and use a flashlight and safety flasher.
- Stop, look all ways and WALK across streets.
- Stay on sidewalks or at the side of the road.
- Cross at corners and crosswalks – NOT between parked cars.
- Travel in groups and stick together.
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Contact:
Manitoba Public Insurance
(204) 985-7000 or 1-888-554-9549
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