Stranger Safety
What is a stranger?
Someone you don't know, even if you recognize the person and they act friendly.
What should you always wear when you are riding a bike?
A. Bike helmet
B. Jacket
C. Glasses
A. Bike helmet
What 3 numbers do you call if you need to reach the fire department?
A. 511
B. 333
C. 911
C. 911
What is one safety tip when using the kitchen stove to prevent spilling a pot.
Turn pot handles in.
What should you do for safety when are home alone?
Lock your doors and windows.
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.
Should you ride your bike near a busy road? Why or why not?
No. Cars may not be able to see you and there could be an accident. Stay away from the busy roads unless an adult is very close to you.
What things must you tell the operator when you call 911?
A. What town you live in.
B. What color your house is.
C. Your name, phone number, address and the emergency.
C. Your name, phone number, address and the emergency.
This is a microwave safety tip to prevent burns.
Wear oven mitts to remove a hot item from the microwave.
If you answer the phone when you are home alone, and the caller asks for your parents what can you say?
Never say you are home alone. Offer to take a message.
If someone you don't know says, "I know your mom. She said for me to take you in my car." What should you do?
Say/yell, "No!" and run away from the car.
Should you go outside without asking your parents? Why or why not?
No, because your parents wouldn't know where to find you. If you were to get hurt, they wouldn't know where to look to be able to help you.
What should you do if your house is on fire?
A. Get water and try to put out the fire.
B. Call fire department then wait inside until they arrive.
C. Get out of the house as quickly as possible with your family and call 911.
C. Get out of the house as quickly as possible with your family and call 911.
This is a safety tip when using a toaster.
Never pry a piece of stuck toast out of the toaster when it is plugged in.
A stranger comes to the door that you are not expecting, and is knocking. They appear have an Amazon package in their hand. You think that they would like you to sign for the package. What should you do?
Ignore the door. They will leave the package for you to get after they are gone, or they will leave a delivery attempt notification and it can be delivered when there is an adult home.
If an adult you don't know says, "Will you help me find my puppy? Come with me, the puppy can't be far." What should you do?
Say/yell, "No!" and run to find a safe place/adult. Remember, if we don't know this person it could be a trick (maybe they don't even have a puppy!). If an adult needs help, they should ask another adult for help, not a kid.
Should you get into a swimming pool without a grownup with you?
No. Even if you are a great swimmer, accidents happen. You always need one other person with you to be safe and that person should be an adult.
What should you do if your clothes are on fire?
A. Run, Hop, Jump
B. Stop, Drop and Roll
C. Sing, Yell, Scream
B. Stop, Drop and Roll.
To prevent cutting yourself in the kitchen, you should always choose this.
You are walking home from school, and it is raining. A couple that you have seen in your neighbourhood stops and offers you a ride home. What should you do?
Say no. Thank them for the offer and walk home.
If you need help and can't find an adult that you know, 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)
What should you do if you see broken glass on the ground while you are playing?
Carefully clean it up - always use a broom and dustpan. If you are unable to clean it up carefully, ask an adult for help.
What should you do if there is a lot of smoke in your house due to a fire?
A. Turn on a fan.
B. Crawl close to the ground to find a way out of the house.
C. Go into the shower.
B. Crawl close to the ground to find a way out of the house.
Cleaning products
Water on the floor
Cooking left unattended
Who do you call if your mom is having difficulty breathing and she cannot use the phone?
Dial 911. By calling 911 an operator can send either police, fire or an ambulance (or all 3) to help you.