Stranger Safety
What is the number you call in case of a fire emergency?
911
Does a stranger have to look like a "bad" person?
No. Remember, a stranger is someone you don't know. There can be "good" and "bad" strangers. A police officer is still a stranger if we don't know him/her. Unfortunately, we don't know if a person is good or bad just by looking at him/her.
What should you always wear when riding or driving a vehicle?
A seatbelt
What is one cause of house fires?
Matches, stove, oven, heaters, exposed wiring.
What is the safe way to cross the road?
Use crosswalks if available, stop, look left and right multiple times to make sure there are no cars then walk quickly
If someone you don't know says, "I have seen you on campus I will give you a ride home so you don't have to take the bus." What should you do?
Say no thank you and go the bus stop.
What should you do before going anywhere in the community and why?
Tell someone where you are going so that someone always knows where you are in case of an emergency.
What should you do if your house is on fire?
You need to get out of the house as quickly as possible. Meet your family outside and use a cell phone or a neighbor's phone to call the fire department.
Is it ever okay to take medicine without a doctor's note?
Yes, you can take pain relievers, cold medicines, allergy medicines and other over the counter medicines.
What kind of clothing should you wear if you are outside and it is dark? why?
Should you accept drinks and food from strangers? Why
Yes and No: you can accept food and drinks from strangers if they are employees of an establishment, if the food is sealed and unopened. No if it is a person who randomly comes up to you offering food and drinks.
Should you get into a swimming pool without someone else around? Why?
No. Even if you are a great swimmer, accidents happen. You always need one other person with you to be safe.
What number do you call if you come into contact with poison?
The poison control
1-800-222-1222
What should you do if someone you don't know is attempting to chase you?
Run to a public place that is open, hide until the chaser is gone, fight to defend yourself if you have the ability to fight.
If you get lost, who is a safe stranger you can find to ask for help?
A police officer Someone who works at the store, park or place you are visiting (usually these people will be in a uniform)
Is it safe for you to go to the movies with someone you just met? Why or why not.
Yes because it is a public place.
What should you do if there is a lot of smoke in your house and why?
What else could be poisonous in your house?
Cleaning products Items in your garage (like things used for your car or lawn mower) Batteries Items used to kill bugs Products in your bathroom Sometimes even plants are poisonous to people if we put it in our mouth.
If you witness a crime or an accident what should you do?
Call 911.
What information should you not share with someone you just met?
Your phone number, address and personal information.
Give 3 examples of public transportation options.
city bus, uber, taxi, subway, train, airplane
Approximately how many house fires happen every year?
358,500
Spell poison
Give 3 safety tips while traveling or going on vacation that you should follow?
keep your money and valuables in a safe place, have your ID on your persons at all times, make sure your phone is charged and working while exploring and touring, Don't share hotel information with people you just met, Don't showoff your money or valuables.