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SAFETY
AT HOME – Dealing With Emergencies In
Case of an Accident, Would You Panic? The first rule in an emergency is stay
calm and keep the victim calm. But the thought of your child being hit by a
car or choking or drowning right before your eyes is terrifying. Many parents
believe that if faced with such emergencies, they would panic. The fact is
most parents overcome panic and do react within seconds. Chances are that
you, too, would gather your wits at the scene of an accident involving your
child. And if you know what to do, you will act quickly and confidently, and
correctly. |
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Stay
calm by taking deep breaths.
Dial 9-1-1 Tell
the emergency person what is wrong. Speak
clearly. Give your
name, address, and phone number.
Don’t
hang up until the operator tells you to do so. |
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Teach
your children how to call 911. Practice with a toy phone. Visit our Kid’s Corner page
for interactive games that can reinforce safety behaviors. Take a first
aid and CPR class. Learn life saving techniques to respond effectively to an
emergency. Click the following link or icon for information on local classes. |
http://www.savealifetfd.com/index.html