 Pike Football Police Department has some helpful advice on how to stay safe while walking around hibily days. The three-day festival draws in thousands of tourists, which can make it easy to get lost in the crowds. Be sure to also stay hydrated and keep any necessary medications on hand in case of an emergency. The weather looks like it's going to be a little bit warm this year, which is a good thing. But make sure you're staying hydrated, bringing a type of medication that you may be prescribed that you need with you at all times. If you're bringing your children with you, make sure you're keeping on them remember close, because sometimes they get lost pretty quick. They take a few steps one way or the other and you turn around and they're gone. Sometimes it's a good idea to maybe put your phone number and the parents' name and their pocket on a piece of paper and try to talk to them before you get here. Tell them to always look for one of the police officers. Pile of police officers will be downtown. The Pike County Sheriff's Office will be downtown. You may see a state trooper. Just tell them to make sure to look for the uniform and don't be afraid to come and ask for help if they need to find their parents. Appalachian Wireless Forward Pay. No credit check, no contract, and most features are post-paid. Right now, take advantage of $75 dollars off select forward pay devices and ask about our awesome plans. Forward Pay, because we are you. We are Appalachian Wireless. Officers will also be patrolling the city on foot to provide assistance where needed. Expect congested traffic around the downtown area. The whole department will be out during these days. Several of us will be out on foot. We also have regular vehicle patrol in the neighborhoods in the downtown area, but a lot of us will be on foot, so you'll have no trouble finding one of us. Traffic is congested really bad during this event, so just make sure you're slow down, don't fall too close. Make sure you're wearing your seatbelt, watch out for pedestrian traffic. There's going to be a lot of people walking. It's hard to find a place to park in downtown Piedville, so just try to be cautious of that and be aware of your surroundings at all time. Reporting for Mountain Top News, I'm Nick Collum.