Name one safeside adult that does not live with you. (Hint: A safeside adult is an adult that can take the place of your parents when they are not available. Someone who you can always trust and can always make decisions for you.)

There should be 3-5 safeside adults in every child's life.  If you aren't sure who yours are, check with your parent/guardian tonight!

True or False?  I should answer the door when I am the only/oldest one at home.

FALSE!!  Do not answer the door unless you are with your safeside adult! 

Name 2 people who are allowed to give you medicine.  

Safeside adults, doctors, and nurses are the only people who should give you medicine.  If a safeside adult has INSTRUCTED someone else (like an adult at school or a babysitter) then it is okay.

What are two things you should not do when you are home alone?

1. Never tell anyone over the phone or at the door that no adult is home.

2. You should not use the stove.

3. You should not play outside.

4. Do not go anywhere if your adults think you are home.

5. What else?

How can you keep yourself safe online? (Name at least 2 things)

1. Do not share personal information like your name, school, address, phone number, schedule, or team names.

2. Do not share passwords.

3. Play appropriate games and be on websites with appropriate content.

4. Do not go on social media sites or create accounts without parent permission.

5. Use kind words and do not ever type anything you wouldn't say in person!

6. Have parents set parental controls when possible.

7. Do not click on any tabs (you are NOT actually a winner!)

8. Do not open any emails or links from anyone you do not know.

9. Remember that not everyone online is honest and who they say they are.

10. Follow all household rules regarding online safety.

11. TELL AN ADULT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF SOMETHING OR SOMEONE ONLINE IS DANGEROUS, MAKES YOU UNCOMFORTABLE, OR GIVES YOU AN "UH-OH" FEELING!

Where is a safe place (besides your house) in your neighborhood if something happens and you can't/don't want to go home?

Neighbors house, friends house, a nearby store or gas station, or use a cell phone to call a safeside adult. 

True or False? My parents/guardians/safeside adults should always know where I am.

TRUE!!!!!  Use phone calls, texts, notes at home, and/or stop home in between activities so your adults (or at least the adult in charge) always know where you are, who you are with, and what you are doing in case of an emergency or that they need to contact you!

Name two tricks that "don't knows" might use to get you alone or away from a group.

1. Promise of candy, toys, or something else you might want

2. Tell you your safeside adult is sick or in an accident and they are sent to come and get you to bring you to them

3. That they need your help (like asking you for directions in their car or asking you to help find a lost pet).  No adult should ask a kid for help!

4. Others?

BONUS!!!  (You can double your points - 600!!! - if you get ALL 3!!!)

Name the three bike safety hand signals.

Name 4 people that it would be safest to get help from if you get lost in public at at a store, festival, park, or event.

1. A manager and/or someone who works there.

2. A person running an information desk or booth 

3. A police officer, security guard, fireman, EMT, or military member that is on duty (in full gear and at an assigned post).

4. A woman with small children.

5. A friend, neighbor, or teacher that you recognize.  In general it is not safe to go with these people unless you ask your safeside adult first.  However, if you are lost and need help, these people can help you reuinte with your safe adult. If you get an "uh-oh" feeling when someone is helping you, RUN from danger!

I know my street address and at least one safe phone number.

If you do not know these, PLEASE have a safeside adult write them down, post them somewhere, and practice!!!

True or False?  As soon as I have told 9-1-1 all my information, I should quickly hang up and get back to monitor and/or help with the situation.

FALSE!! Stay on the line until help arrives and/or they TELL you to hang up.  By staying on the line, they can stay updated if anything in the situation changes (like the person's condition gets worse), they can give you instructions for the best way to help the situation, they can help you stay calm and/or answer any questions you have, and they can tell you when help is arriving (it can be scary if you are alone and people are knocking at the door!).

Name at least two things you can do if there is an emergency and you don't have a phone to call 9-1-1.

1. Get help from someone nearby

2. YELL for help

3. Get a neighbor

4. Ask someone to help find a phone

5. If you are in immediate danger you can hide

*Ask your adult what to do from your house*

What information will the 9-1-1 operator need to know?

1. What happened

2. Name 

3. Address

4. Phone number

If someone is hurt they will also want to know the person's name, status, and if anything has been done since they were hurt

In the following situations, you need to decide if you should call 9-1-1

1. My parents are fighting.  I am scared but no one is hurt

2. My friend fell out of a tree and I think his arm is broken

3. My dog got out and is running in the streets

4. My mom is on the floor.  She doesn't look hurt but I can't wake her up.

1. NO.  Do not call unless someone is in immediate danger.  If threats to hurt are made and you believe they might happen, you should call.

2.  YES.  If someone has a body part that looks seriously broken or hurt, call but do not move the person unless they are in immediate danger.

3. NO.  I know you love your dog, but this is not a life-threatening emergency.

4. YES.  Try really hard to wake her up.  Yell, scream, shake her.  If it doesn't work, then call.  Also, it might matter where she is laying.  If she is in the middle of the kitchen floor, something is probably wrong.

True or False?  If a kid has to call 9-1-1, it is usually from their house.

TRUE!  If you are anywhere else, there is usually another adult present that can call.  If an adult is available to make the decision and/or call, they should.  A kid should only call if an adult is unavailable or the one that needs the help.

True or False?  If a cell phone is charged but no longer under a cell phone plan (it is an OLD cell phone) it can still call 9-1-1. 

YES.  Usuallly.  Most phones can still call out an emergency number even if it is not connected to a plan and even if the phone is on a "locked" screen.

WHY are prank 9-1-1 calls so dangerous?!

Because if emergency responders are busy with a prank and a real emergency happens, it can delay their response time.

What should you do if you accidentally call 9-1-1 by mistake?

STAY ON THE LINE!!!  Let them know what happened and that it was an accident! If not, they will assume it was a true emergency.  They will try to call you back and will send responders if they can figure out your location!

In the following situation, you need to decide if you need to call 9-1-1.

1. I think my little sister swallowed bathroom cleaner.  She is sitting in the middle of a puddle of it and it is all over her chin.

2. My friend got stung by a bee and it looks like she is having a hard time breathing.

3. There is smoke coming from the front door of my neighbors house.  I know no one is home.  There are some neighbors outside and I think one of them already called.

4. I walk home from school every day.  When I get home, I see the front door is open and a window is broken.

1. YES.  If she swallowed poison, it is important that she gets help immediately!

2. YES.  This may be an anaphylactic reaction and can be life threatening within seconds or minutes.  Blood pressure drops and airways narrow and the person cannot breathe.  It is a fairly common allergy and other common causes are peanuts, tree nuts, sea food, medications, and latex.  Most people know about their allergies, but cannot know if someone has never been stung before.

3. YES.  It doesn't matter if other people have called.  If there is ANY doubt, you should call too.  It is better have too many people responding than none!

4. YES.  This could be dangerous and someone may be inside.  Get AWAY from the house and call.

Write down the fire safety plan for your house

If you do NOT know a fire safety plan, please talk to your adults as soon as possible so that you know what to do if there is a fire at your house!!!

True or False? At this age I can safely use matches and/or lighters by myself without adult supervision.

FALSE.  An adult should be present whenever you are dealing with fire.

What do you do if you catch on fire?

Stop, drop, roll.  If someone else catches on fire, tackle them with a blanket and force them to take these steps if they don't do it themselves!

If your house is on fire, what are some things you can do to make sure you get out safely?

1. Get low/crawl (try to get under any smoke)

2. Cover your mouth 

3. Don't open any hot doors

4. Leave immediately - don't stop for anything

5. What else?

If you are outside, what is something you should do if you:

1. See a tornado coming in your direction?

2. See lightning close by?

1. Take cover in a sturdy location or get in a ditch and cover your head.

2. Get away/off of water, get in a car, do not be at a highest point or right under something that is very tall.