Police Chief Monthly Office Hours
Police Chief Todd Fitzgerald will hold his monthly office hours on Thursday, November 9 from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Police Station. All residents are invited to stop by.
Chief’s Corner, October Edition
Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department Shares Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
Chief Todd Fitzgerald and the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year.
Costume Safety
Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the below guidelines, courtesy the Food and Drug Administration and Consumer Product Safety Commission:
- Reduce fire hazards by choosing costumes made of polyester or nylon fabric and not sheer cotton or rayon fabric.
- Use reflective tape as a trim for costumes and outerwear to help be seen in lower light. Wearing a brightly colored costume and carrying a flashlight or glow stick can also help brighten the walkways for trick-or-treaters.
- Wear a costume that fits and avoid overly long or baggy costumes to prevent trips and falls. Wear makeup and hats rather than costume masks, which can obscure vision.
- Carefully follow all product directions and test any makeup you plan to use in advance. Put a small amount on the arm of the person who will be wearing it. If a rash, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation develop where the makeup was applied, that’s a sign of a possible allergy. Always remove all makeup before going to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.
- Don’t decorate your face with things that aren’t intended for your skin.
- Don’t wear decorative or colored contact lenses that appear to change how your eyes look due to the risk of eye injury, unless you have seen an eye care professional for a proper fitting and have been given instructions for how to use the lenses.
Trick-or-Treating Safety
According to the National Safety Council, children are more than twice as likely to be struck by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. To help prevent such a tragedy, parents and trick-or-treaters are urged to consider these tips before heading out:
- A responsible adult should accompany young children on neighborhood rounds.
- If older children or teenagers are going out alone, plan and review a route that you feel is safe and acceptable for them to follow. Agree on a specific time older children and teenagers should return home.
- Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car.
- Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends.
- Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, and take care to avoid any food allergies.
- Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Always look both ways before crossing the street.
Driving Safety
The following tips, courtesy the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, can help keep the roads safe on Halloween:
- Be alert for trick-or-treaters on Halloween. Slow down and continue to scan the road in areas where they are likely to be or where sight distances are limited.
- On Halloween there will likely be more pedestrians on the roads and in places where they are not expected. Slower speeds save lives.
- Stay alert for pedestrians who may come out from between parked cars or behind shrubbery. Stop and wait for them to pass.
- Don’t drive distracted. Keep your eyes on the road, your mind on driving and your hands on the wheel.
- Don’t drive impaired. Designate a sober driver or use a taxi or rideshare service. If you see a potentially impaired driver on the road, contact law enforcement.
- Remember that social host liability laws may hold you responsible for parties where underage people drink, regardless of who furnishes the alcohol, and you could be held legally responsible for your guests’ behavior after they leave.
The Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department wishes the community a safe and happy Halloween!
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Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Share Information about Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
Chief Todd Fitzgerald and the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department inform residents that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission, will test the Emergency Alert System on Oct. 4.
At about 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, FEMA will test alerts for cell phones, cable systems, satellite radio and television providers and wireline video providers. The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be an effective means of warning the public about emergencies, particularly those on the national level.
In case the Oct. 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Oct. 11.
Cell phone users will receive an alert in English or Spanish, depending on language settings. All wireless phones should receive the message only once.
The test of radio, television, and online systems will last approximately one minute. It will include the familiar message: “This is a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, covering the United States from 14:20 to 14:50 hours ET. This is only a test. No action is required by the public.”
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