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Insurance and Safety
Information For Kids
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Lenny is Matt Denn's dog. Lenny is a kind of dog called a pug. Matt
Denn is the Insurance Commissioner for Delaware. He helps people with
their insurance.
Lenny helps kids in Delaware learn about insurance and how to be
safe. Lenny likes going with Matt to parades, festivals and other
events where there are lots of new people to meet. Be sure to say
hi to Lenny if you see him in your town.
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Lenny's Insurance Activity Book
Lenny - with Matt's help - has put together a coloring and
activity book to help kids learn what insurance is and what
it can be used for. You can click here
to open it and then print out the pages to color and do the
other activities.
If a parent or teacher would like copies of Lenny's Insurance
Activity Book to give out or use in the classroom, just call
(302) 674-7310.
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Lenny's Safety Tips For Halloween
Creating Your Costume:
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Only wear a costume made with fire-retardant
material.
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Your costume should be loose so warm
clothes can be worn underneath.
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Your costume should not be so long it
is a tripping hazard. (Falls are the leading cause of
unintentional injuries on Halloween.)
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If you are out after dark, your costume
should be made with light colored materials. Strips of
retroreflective tape should be used to make you visible.
- If you are wearing a mask, it should have nose and mouth
openings and large eye holes so you can see clearly. If
the mask obstructs your breathing or vision in any way consider
using facial make-up instead.
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Knives, swords and other accessories
should be made from cardboard or flexible materials. Sharp
objects are not safe to carry at night.
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Trick-or-Treat bags should be light colored
or trimmed with retro-reflective tape so you can be seen
in the dark.
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Carry a flashlight to help you see better
and be seen more clearly by others.
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Before purchasing your special Halloween
makeup, make certain the package contains ingredients
that are labeled "Made with U.S. Approved Color Additives,"
"Laboratory Tested," "Meets Federal Standards
for Cosmetics," or "Non-Toxic." Follow
instructions on package.
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Have an adult or an older, responsible
youth supervising your outing.
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Plan and discuss the route you and your
trick-or-treater friends will follow. Know the names of
all your companions and share them with a parent.
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Only travel in familiar areas and along
an established route.
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Only stop at houses or apartment buildings
that are well-lit and never enter a stranger’s home.
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Establish a return time.
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Do not eat any treat until you return
home.
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Review all appropriate trick-or-treat
safety precautions, including pedestrian/traffic safety
rules. Have an adult pin a slip of paper with your name,
address and phone number inside a pocket in case you get
separated from the group.
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Do not enter homes or apartments without
adult supervision.
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Walk, do not run, from house to house.
Do not cross yards and lawns where unseen objects or the
uneven terrain can present tripping hazards.
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Walk on sidewalks, not in the street.
Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic if there
are no sidewalks.
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Eat an early meal before heading out.
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DO NOT eat any treats until you
return home and inspect all goodies with an adult.
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Have an adult wash fruit and slice into
small pieces.
- When in doubt, throw it out!
Safety tips courtesy of the Chesapeake
Region Safety Council
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Lenny's Safety Tips For Back-To-School
- Wait for the school bus in the grass or on the sidewalk,
not on the side of the road.
- Stay in your seat on the school bus. Don’t distract the
driver.
- If you cross the street in front of a school bus, make
sure you are far enough in front of the bus that you can
see the bus driver before you cross. If you can see the
driver, that means they can see you!
- If you walk or ride your bike to school, remember to cross
at corners or in crosswalks, only cross when the light is
green, and go with a friend if possible.
- If someone drives you to school, make sure to wear a seatbelt.
- Know your parents' names, your home address and your phone
number. If you have trouble remembering, write them down
and keep it in your back pack or notebook.
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Lenny's Safety Tips For Summer
- Wear sunscreen when going outside and reapply after
swimming
- Don't go in a pool unless there's an adult around
- Use a floatie in the pool if you can't swim well
- Wear a helmet when riding a bike, skateboarding or
rollerblading
- Stay away from the lawnmower
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Last Updated: Thursday, 21-Dec-2006 15:14:40 EST
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