Time Change and Safety Tips

Time to back up your clocks this weekend, and here are some tips I got from the OCSO.... Dave

INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN
Residential Daylight Savings Time Safety

This year Daylight Saving ends on Sunday November 6th 2011 at 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM local standard time. This also means it will be darker earlier in the evening. PLAN NOW for this change.

Here are some simple tips to keep your families safe during the fall back time transition.

Personal Safety:
1. While the time will change your normal routine such as going to work, school or other activities may not.
2. Please remember there will be an adjustment period when you leave for the day during your regular time in the morning. The surrounding area will look different.
3. Activities such as students, pedestrians. bicyclist and runners will still be present. Please remain alert while driving and pay extra attention to school zones.
4. Extra attention should be focused on areas where children and young adults travel to school. Remember to be alert for crossing guards.
5. Small children should be walked to school by an adult or taken by vehicle.
6. Speed limit postings should be strictly observed in all areas. Stay alert while driving by parked vehicles as children and pedestrians may not immediately be visible. Remember: Your reaction time may be greater during darker hours. Also remain alert for pets and wildlife.
7. Students, pedestrians, walkers, runners and bicyclist should wear clothing that allows them to be visible. This may include: reflective strips, clothing, vest, etc. A small flashlight for visibility should be carried.
8. Those operating Bicycles, Electric Personal Assisstive Mobility Devices (Segways), etc should be visible and comply with all applicable laws.