Home alone Safety
Should you answer the door when you are home alone?
No, it is safest to no. A good option would be to call your parents to ask if anyone was going to stop by.
Is it ok to not shower for a week long?
No, as we start to grow up our bodies produce more hormones and sweat and it is important to keep our bodies clean.
What is one way to determine if something is hot coming out of the microwave?
Steam or it is hot to slightly touch
Should you ever try to stick something in an electrical outlet that is not a plug to a device?
No, it could cause a fire or hurt you.
Should you run into the house if it is on fire to grab your favorite toy/game, etc.?
No, it is dangerous and you could get hurt or even die.
Should you play outside when you are home alone?
No, it is safest to play inside so strangers don't know you are home when your parents are gone.
How many times a day should we brush our teeth?
The safest would be to the side, as if you were to fall you would not go into the oven.
Should you use electrical devices around water?
No, you could get shocked and seriously hurt.
Can you use a fire extinguisher to put out a small fire?
Yes, a small fire can be put out with a fire extinguisher.
What is something should you do if you are home and a severe storm begins?
Stay away from windows, go in the basement, have a flash light
What is something that is worn to limit sweating and make people smell better?
Deodorant , sprays, or perfumes
On a stove, how do you know if it is preheated?
The stove should make a beeping noice and also should have a light that shows up next to the preheated word.
Why is it always important to check if electrical cords are not broken?
If you use them and they are broken they could start a fire or shock you.
What number should you call if a fire is too large for you to put out yourself?
911
What can you do if you hurt yourself at home, such as a bruise or a small cut.
Why is it important to wash our clothes after wearing them?
They can get smelly from out sweat and other body secretions and is important to keep clean to prevent bacteria.
What should you do before you start a cooking task?
Read the ingredients
Is it safe to leave chargers plugged in all day?
No, they can get hot and cause a fire.
What are the objects called in your home that tell you there is a fire?
Fire detectors
What number should you call when there is an emergency at home when you are alone or even with others?
911
How do you know how much detergent to put in a load of laundry?
There should be a measuring cup in the lid or if you use the pods 1 for smaller loads and possibly 2 for larger loads.
What is something you should never put in the microwave?
Metal, styrofoam, things not listed as microwave safe
How many things are safe to plug into an outlet?
2 things, and this does not consider a outlet strip with other things plugged into it as well.
Why is it important to sleep with your door shut if there is a fire?
It helps slow the fire from entering and keeps out the smoke.