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Home Safety Night
• The basics• Emergency situations/emergency
plans• Other things to consider• At home alone
Let’s Start With the Basics
• Doors and locks• Detectors• Dangerous items• First aid• In the kitchen• 9-1-1 and other important information• Operating a home security system
Detectors
• Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors: are they functional?
• Check batteries whenever you adjust your clock for Daylight Saving Time.
Dangerous Items: Chemicals and Toxins
• Are household chemicals, medicines, and other toxic or dangerous materials safely out of reach of children?
• Find and use cabinets that are out of reach of children and consider using a lock.
Common Kitchen Hazards
Be aware of common kitchen hazards.• Hot stoves• Gas stoves• Spattering foods• Microwaves• Sharp knives and other kitchen tools• Broken glass, broken dishes
Safe Kitchen Habits
• Clean hands, clean surfaces. • Children should help in the kitchen,
but come prepared.
9-1-1 and Other Important Information
Do your children know this important information?
• Home address and phone number• Caregivers’ cell phone numbers• Where to access a phone• How to dial 9-1-1
Proper Use of Emergency Information
• Do you have a list of important emergency numbers within easy reach for children?– Extended-family members– Trusted family friends– Trusted neighbors
Who Is Nearby to Help in an Emergency?
• Identify neighbors who can help. • Talk to them about your safety plans.• Make sure your children know where
to go.
Role-Play With Your ChildrenWhat to Do in an Emergency
• Answering the phone• Answering the door• Helping when someone is hurt or sick• Responding to fires and weather
emergencies
Stay Calm. Use Your Head.
• Talk about emergencies.• Discuss the importance of staying
calm.• Answer questions and talk about
responding to the unexpected.
Important Reminder for the Kids
• Always tell your parents when you’re leaving the house.
• Even if you’re just going to play in the yard, tell a parent you’re going outside and be specific about where you’ll be.
At Home Alone
• When is a child old enough?• There is no such thing as
overcommunicating with working parents.
If They’re Staying Home Alone…
• Set rules. Stick to them. • What about having friends over?• Determine limits in the kitchen.• How long can a child be home alone?
Wrapping Up• Gather, communicate, talk it out.
– Talking about safety is the important first step in creating a safe home.
• Take advantage of volunteers. – In this room and in the community, it’s
easy to find answers.
• Stay calm and embrace common sense.
More Information
• Your local police and fire departments
• American Red Cross– http://www.redcross.org/
• National Crime Prevention Council– http://www.ncpc.org/