November 15, 2007
Iron-on reflective tape isn't just for stripes. People are getting creative with patterns and designs.
Injury Control & EMS promotes pedestrian safety
YKHC's Injury Control and EMS Dept. has been in a reflective mood lately. As in reflective tape. The distribution of reflective tape is part of ICEMS's "Be Safe, Be Seen" theme.
"This fall over 4,900 feet of reflective tape has been distributed to about 3,500 people in Bethel and 24 surrounding villages." said ICEMS Coordinator Brian Lefferts.
The iron-on reflective tape isn't just for plain old stripes, although that is quite effective.
As you can see from the photos on this page, people have gone creative with patters and designs.
"Be Safe, Be Seen" presentations about pedestrian safety were given to 254 students at area schools and head start programs. The Bethel Women's Auxiliary joined in at the ME School Carnival. RurAlCap, community members and the Bethel Fire Department also contributed to the effort.
For more information about how you can get reflective tape in your village, call 1-800-478-3321 ext 6085
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Use these safety reminders to help you be Street Smart.
- Learn to walk defensively. Your safety is your responsibility.
- Always stop at the edge of the street. Watch out for all moving vehicles. Make sure motorists see you.
- Make eye contact with a driver at all times when coming into contact: crossing streets or corners.
- Cross streets in open areas, do not cross streets on corners or in blocked view: Houses, parked cars, large objects, etc.
- Obey all traffic laws and signals.
- LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING THE STREET! Look left, Look right, and repeat.
- Always walk facing traffic.
- Wear light colored clothing and add reflective tape to your coat. Carrying a flashlight increases your visibility to motorists.
- Don't take darkened shortcuts in unfamiliar areas.
- NEVER RUN INTO A STREET.
- Never attempt to grab the bumper of any vehicle or ATV.