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Emergency 101: Be Prepared for Staying Safe

Now that you’re older, you may have noticed that people are giving you more responsibility. Maybe you’re allowed to stay at home alone for longer periods of time, or are even babysitting a younger sibling or neighbor. That’s because these adults trust that you’ll know the right thing to do in certain situations, especially emergencies. Which is why being prepared and staying calm is so important. Here are a few key tips about what it means to be prepared and also what to do in the most common situations.

Injury
Having a first aid kit accessible is a must. Talk with your parents about what’s inside and ask them how to treat different injuries like cuts, bruises and burns.
If you are babysitting and they don’t have a kit handy, ask where you can find the essentials like cold compresses, peroxide and bandages. Also, be sure that emergency contact information is posted near the phone. This should include parent cell numbers, poison control and local medical emergency numbers, such as 9-1-1. Don’t guess when it comes to treating injuries, always call an adult.

House Fire
In the event of a fire, all families should have an escape plan in place. This includes how to get out safely by at least two different routes. Family members should practice how to operate windows and establish a special meeting place located a safe distance from the house. It could be a mailbox, the neighbor’s driveway or a large tree in the yard. This prevents family members from wandering around looking for one another, or worse, being tempted to re-enter the burning house for one thought to be trapped inside. Once everyone has made it outside at the special meeting place, a designated member of the family can be sent to the neighbor’s to call 9-1-1.

Severe Weather
If you suspect bad weather is coming, turn on the local news for weather reports. Be able to identify your county and the general area on a map where you live. If there is severe weather coming, the reporters will usually tell you what to do. Also, be familiar with the sound of your community’s emergency weather siren. But trust your instincts, too. If you feel like it would be best to move to an area of the house that is safer, like a basement or interior room without windows, do it.

So as you can see, all it takes is a little planning, practice and common sense to get you through a tough situation. No one wants to experience emergencies but in the event that you do, you’ll prove to everyone that you are mature enough to handle it!

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