Home Safety
Leaving items like shoes, cords, or clutter on the floor increases the risk of this.
What is a fall?
This should be done before preparing food to prevent spreading germs.
What is washing your hands
Keeping your phone, wallet, or bag close to your body in crowded places helps prevent this.
What is theft?
This number should be called for police, fire, or medical emergencies.
What is 911?
You accidentally get cleaning spray in your eyes while wiping a counter. What is the safest thing to do immediately?
Rinse your eyes with clean water.
How do you use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire?
Use the PASS method:
Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep the extinguisher from side to side until the fire is out.
When cooking with hot oil, you should keep this nearby in case of a grease fire.
What is a lid or baking soda?
Walking in areas that have these can improve safety at night.
What are streetlights or well-lit areas?
True or False: During a fire, you should use the elevator to leave the building faster.
False, always take the stairs
Your smoke detector keeps beeping every minute but there is no smoke. What is the most likely problem?
The battery needs to be replaced.
What do you do if your carbon monoxide detector alarm goes off?
Immediately move outside to fresh air and call 911 or your local fire department. Do not ignore the alarm or try to find the source of the gas yourself.
How do you know if raw meat has gone bad?
Raw meat that has a sour or rotten smell, a slimy texture, or a gray/green color has likely gone bad.
True or False: If someone in a car asks you for directions, it is safest to get close to the car to talk to them.
False
If you accidentally cut yourself while cooking and the bleeding does not stop after pressure, what should you do?
What is seek medical help or call 911
You are walking home and realize you dropped your wallet somewhere earlier. What is the first step you should take?
Retrace your steps or contact places you visited.
How should you store important documents?
Store important documents in a safe place, such as a locked drawer, fireproof box, or safe, where they are protected from damage and easy to access if needed.
what should you do if a fire starts in the oven
Turn off the oven and keep the door closed to smother the fire. Do not open the oven door, as oxygen can make the fire worse. If the fire continues or spreads, leave the home and call 911.
what do you do if someone is following you in the community?
1. Stay calm and aware of your surroundings
2. Go to a busy, well-lit public place.
3.Avoid going home if you are unsure they are following you.
4.Call someone for help.
You see someone collapse in a store and they are not responding. What are the first two things you should do?
What is call 911 and check if they are breathing?
You receive a call saying your bank account has been compromised and they ask for your account number to “verify your identity.” What should you do?
Hang up and call your bank using the official number.
What to due if there are 3 inches of water in your basement
If there are only a few inches of water, turn off electricity if it’s safe, move valuables and electronics to a higher place, and try to stop the source of the water if possible (like turning off the main water valve). Avoid standing in the water if electrical outlets or appliances are nearby and contact maintenance or a professional for help.
If a knife slips and cuts your finger while cooking, this is the first thing you should do.
What is clean the wound and apply pressure or a bandage?
Someone you don’t know knocks on your door and asks to come inside to use your phone. What should you do first?
Do not open the door and talk through the door or call for help.
You wake up at night and smell strong smoke in your apartment building hallway. When you open your door, the hallway is filled with smoke. What should you do?
Stay inside your apartment, close the door, and call 911.
Smoke contains toxic gases, Fire may be nearby, Your apartment door can act as a barrier, emergency responders can locate you.
You accidentally lock yourself out of your apartment late at night and do not have a spare key. What is the safest next step?
Contact the landlord, building manager, or someone who has a spare key.