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Fire Safety For Kids

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Kids Fire Safety Tips

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Safety Tips For Kids

If you are in a building with smoke, get on your hands and knees and use the walls of the building to help you. Place one shoulder against the wall and crawl to the closest exit. When you come to a door, don't open it before checking for heat. Place the back of your hand against the door and if it is hot, DON’T OPEN IT! Turn around and seek another exit. If it is not hot, slowly open it and continue to crawl until you get outside. By doing this your chances of getting lost in the smoke will be reduced. The best plan is to have a pre-arranged meeting place outside the house where everyone should meet and be accounted for. After you are out – STAY OUT! Do not go back in for ANY reason. Call 9 – 1 – 1. Always give the dispatcher as much accurate information as you can.

  • Don't play with matches, lighters or candles.
  • If you find matches or a lighter, go tell a grown-up.
  • Don't play around stoves.
  • Don't play with electrical cords or outlets.

    • If your clothes catch on fire:

  • Stop
  • Drop to the ground
  • Cover your face with your hands to protect it from the flames.
  • Roll over and over to smother the fire. Don't stop until the flames have been extinguished.
  • After the fire is out, cool the burn with room temperature water.
  • DO NOT USE ICE!
  • Then call 9 - 1 - 1

    • Weather Safety

  • Stay away from fallen power lines. Have a grown-up call 911.
  • Never swim when thunder or lightning is present. If you’re in a pool, get out.
  • When there is lightning, Do not use the telephone, except for emergencies. Electrical wiring attracts lightning.
  • Stay away from windows during strong winds. Tree limbs and objects flying in the wind can be a hazard.

    • Water Safety

  • Learn to swim.
  • Never swim alone.
  • Only swim in approved areas.
  • Do not dive into shallow water.
  • Do not play around the pool.
  • Never swim when thunder or lightning is present.

    • Halloween Safety

  • Stay in a group. Never walk alone.
  • Always walk. Never run across a street and only cross as a group.
  • Remain on well-lit streets and always use the sidewalk.
  • Only go to homes with a porch light on.
  • Never enter a stranger's home or car for a treat.
  • No treats should be eaten until they are checked by an Adult.

    • Mardi Gras Safety

  • Make sure you stay with your parents and away from strangers.
  • If a stranger tries to talk to you, “You’re not my Parent”, and get away.
  • If you get lost, stay calm and go to a uniformed police officer.
  • Don’t get too close to floats. Floats cannot stop quickly and could run over you.
  • Never follow behind floats, bands, etc.
  • Do NOT run into the street between floats for beads!
  • Never eat the candy that is thrown, before an adult checks it.
  • Don’t put your hands on the ground. They could get stepped on.
  • Don’t fight over beads.
  • Never throw anything at the riders.