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Kids and Seniors
Safety Information for Children
When to Use a Block Parent Home
When you are:
- bullied
- lost, hurt or ill
- caught in severe weather
- frightened by a stranger
Remember these important tips if you are home alone
Go straight home after school and check the house before entering to be sure everything is
secure.
Lock the door after you go inside.
Check in with your parent or neighbour as arranged, to let them know you are safe.
Never open the door to anyone you don’t know.
Never give out information on the telephone that your parent has not approved. Never tell
anyone you are home alone.
Know your emergency numbers and keep them by the phone.
Do not have friends over unless your parents approve.
Halloween Activities and Safety Tips
More safety information and kid's activity and safety sheets is available on the Kids' Page of the Block Parent Program of Canada's web site.
A Safe and Happy Halloween for Kids
Wear a light coloured, flame-resistant costume. Use reflective tape strips on
front and back so motorists can see you better.
Wear a short costume so you will not trip. No bike riding - your costume
might get caught in the spokes.
Make up is better than a mask. If you do wear a mask, wear one with
large eye holes so you can see clearly.
Carry a flashlight so you can see in the dark and be seen better by passing
motorists.
Never “Trick-or-Treat” alone, have at least two “buddies” with you for the
entire evening.
Younger children should “trick-or- treat” while it is still light out with older
children or an adult.
Tell your parents your route and when you will be home.
Never go into a home. Remain at the front door at all times.
Do not take short-cuts through backyards, alleys, or parks
Trick-or-Treat on one side of the street, then the other. Walk on sidewalks,
not the street.
Cross only at street corners: look in all directions before crossing; obey all
traffic lights and walk, don’t run, across the street.
Never criss-cross the street or cross between parked cars.
Do not eat or drink any candy or food until you arrive home and have your
treats checked by an adult. Have a snack or meal before going out.
Accept only professionally wrapped candy. Discard all candies which are not
wrapped or whose wrapping appears to have been opened or punctured.
Look for Block Parent homes along your route. If you are in trouble, they are
there to help.
Have A Safe and Happy Halloween
Safety Information for Seniors
Senior and Adult Photo ID
In the summer of 2001 our Niagara Falls Program introduced a new Photo ID card. This card
is not an official document, but will provide necessary information in time of emergency.
Several clinics are held throughout the year at the Senior’s Coronation Centre and at Niagara
Square. For dates and times check out Events Calendar.
We’ll be there for you.
While the Block Parent Program was primarily designed for children, our network of safe
homes can also be used by seniors in times of distress. Block Parent can summon police,
fire department, medical services or other agencies to help you. If you feel ill, vulnerable,
distressed or lost while in your community - or elsewhere - simply look for a house displaying
the red and white Block Parent sign.
You can help too.
If you would like to help make your community safer, become a Block Parent. Our
volunteers also assist in school presentations, participate in different local activities and
assist local Block Parent Committees in a number of valuable community initiatives. As a
Block Parents are not required to admit anyone into their home. If someone needs your help,
you can safely communicate through a locked door to get the information you need to offer
assistance. You’ll help them and you’ll be safe too!.
Keeping safe!
Always walk in well-lit areas...walking with a companion is safer.
Walk with confidence and be aware of your surroundings - look for the Block Parent sign!
Carry identification with you at all times.
Keep your doors locked at all times.
Never display large sums of money in public.
Report all suspicious activity to the police.
Never open your door to a stranger until you are satisfied with their identity and the purpose
of their visit.
Get to know your neighbours.
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