SAFETY TIPS

📞 When to Call 911

Call 911 if:

• Someone is hurt or very sick

• There is a fire or serious danger

• You need help right away

Remember:

• Stay calm

• Say your name and where you are

• Tell them what happened

• Never call 911 as a joke

A sample 911 script can be found here.

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🏠 Home Safety

• Never play with matches, lighters, or candles

• Do not touch medicine or cleaning supplies

• If a smoke alarm goes off, get outside and get help

• Know a safe meeting place outside your home

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🚲 Outdoor & Bike Safety

• Always wear a helmet when riding bikes or scooters

• Look both ways before crossing the street

• Use sidewalks and crosswalks

• Wear bright colors so drivers can see you

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🚗 Car Safety

• Always wear your seatbelt or sit in your booster seat

• Stay seated while the car is moving

• Never play in or near the road

• Do not touch hot parts of a vehicle

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🩹 First Aid Basics

• Tell an adult if you are hurt

• Wash small cuts with soap and water

• Use a bandage to keep scrapes clean

• Never touch someone else’s blood

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⚡ Storm & Weather Safety

• Go inside during storms or tornado warnings

• Stay away from windows in bad weather

• If you hear sirens, find an adult right away

• Drink water and take breaks in hot weather

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🚑 Seeing an Ambulance

• Stay calm and move out of the way

• Ambulances help people who are sick or hurt

• EMTs and paramedics are friendly helpers

• It’s okay to feel scared — help is coming

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❤️ Big Feelings Matter

• Emergencies can feel scary: Getting help is the right thing to do

• Take slow, deep breaths

• Talk to a trusted adult about how you feel

• You are not alone. Helpers are always nearby