1 (336) 871-2334
5086 NC HWY 704 Sandy Ridge,NC.
Effective Through Teamwork
Welcome to the Official Website for the Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue, Sandy Ridge, North Carolina
The firefighters proudly serve the citizens of the Northeast Stokes fire district
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EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, IS PROPERTY OF
NORTHEAST STOKES VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE.
CONTENT PROUDLY MAINTAINED BY A VOLUNTEER
Contact Information
To Contact Chief Clark, Click link below to Email. To contact ASST. Chief Webb, Click link below to Email. To Contact the Firehouse, Click link below to
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of those little trick-or-treaters.
Fortunately, there are lots of easy things parents and kids can do to stay safe on the spookiest of holidays.
Hard Facts about Halloween Safety
On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other
day of the year.
Top Tips for Halloween Safety
1.
Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on costumes and bags, and wear light colors to
help kids see and be seen by drivers.
2. Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating.
3. Slow down and be alert! Kids are excited on Halloween and may dart into the street. Turn on headlights early in
the day to spot kids from further away.
4. Remind kids to cross the street at corners or crosswalks.
5. When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls. Choose face paint over
masks when possible. Masks can limit children’s vision.
Walk Safely
1.
Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing
and keep looking as you cross.
2. Put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.
3. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.
4. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.
Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.
5. Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between
parked cars.
6. Join kids under age 12 for trick-or-treating. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, tell them to
stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.
Costumes for a Safe Halloween
1.Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
2.Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
3.Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers.
4.When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.
Drive Extra Safely on Halloween
1.
Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may
move in unpredictable ways.
2. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.
3. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.
4. Get rid of any distractions - like your phone - in your car so you can concentrate on the road and your
surroundings.
6. Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.
5. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Be especially alert for kids during those hours.
Family Safety Tips:
Effective Through Teamwork
5086 NC HWY 704 Sandy Ridge,NC.
Welcome to the Official Website for the
Northeast Stokes Fire & Rescue, Sandy Ridge, NC
The firefighters proudly serve the
citizens of the Northeast Stokes fire district
1 (336) 871-2334
Contact Information
To Contact Chief Clark, Click link below to Email. To contact ASST. Chief Webb, Click link below to Email. To Contact the Firehouse, Click link below to Email.
ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY
EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED, IS PROPERTY OF
NORTHEAST STOKES VOLUNTEER FIRE & RESCUE.
CONTENT PROUDLY MAINTAINED BY A VOLUNTEER
Everyone loves a good scare on
Halloween, but not when it comes to
the safety of those little trick-or-
treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of
easy things parents and kids can do
to stay safe on the spookiest of
holidays.
Hard Facts about
Halloween Safety
On average, children are more than
twice as likely to be hit by a car and
killed on Halloween than on any
other day of the year.
Top Tips for Halloween
Safety
2. Join kids under age 12 for trick-
or-treating.
3. Slow down and be alert! Kids are
excited on Halloween and may dart
into the street. Turn on headlights
early in the day to spot kids from
further away.
4. Remind kids to cross the street at
corners or crosswalks.
5. When selecting a costume, make
sure it is the right size to prevent
trips and falls. Choose face paint
over masks when possible. Masks
can limit children’s vision.
Walk Safely
1.Cross the street at corners, using
traffic signals and crosswalks. Look
left, right and left again when
crossing and keep looking as you
cross.
2. Put electronic devices down, keep
heads up and walk, don’t run, across
the street.
3. Teach children to make eye
contact with drivers before crossing
in front of them.
4. Always walk on sidewalks or
paths. If there are no sidewalks,
walk facing traffic as far to the left
as possible. Children should walk
on direct routes with the fewest
street crossings.
5. Watch for cars that are turning or
backing up. Teach children to never
dart out into the street or cross
between parked cars.
6. Join kids under age 12 for trick-
or-treating. If kids are mature
enough to be out without
supervision, tell them to stick to
familiar areas that are well lit and
trick-or-treat in groups.
Costumes for a Safe Halloween
1.Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or
stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.
2.Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible
instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.
3.Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them
see and be seen by drivers.
4.When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size
to prevent trips and falls.
Drive Extra Safely on Halloween
1.Slow down and be especially alert in residential
neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and
may move in unpredictable ways.
2. Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on
medians and on curbs.
3. Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and
carefully.
4. Get rid of any distractions - like your phone - in your
car so you can concentrate on the road and your
surroundings.
6. Turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot
children from greater distances.
5. Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9:30
p.m. Be especially alert for kids during those hours.
1.Carry glow sticks or flashlights,
use reflective tape or stickers on
costumes and bags, and wear light
colors to help kids see and be seen
by drivers.
Family
Safety Tips:
