Community Safety

Navigating Comunity

100

Name 2 different things to remember when safely crossing a street.

Look both ways, cross only when the 'walk' sign is lit, walk single file, wait until cars are stopped, wait until driver of the car waves you on, use crosswalks, stop and look both ways.

200

What community safety signs should we be looking for to help keep us safe while walking around?

Crossing signals, stop signs, slow signs, and cross walks.

300

What is one thing that might happen if you don't keep your body under control while walking on the sidewalk?

You might run into someone or hit them

400

Walking at night can be more dangerous than walking during the day because it is dark out! How can you stay safe while walking at night?

Wear bring or reflective clothing, stay on the sidewalks and don't walk in the street, watch out for things that may be easy to trip over.

500

Bikes have different safety risks than just walkers. Explain how either you as a biker stay safe or how you as a pedestrian walking on the sidewalk can stay safe with bikers around.

Remember that bikes are considered vehicles, ride your bike in the biker lane on the side of the road rather than the sidewalk to give room to walkers. If you must be on a sidewalk make sure to shout out to walkers as you come up behind them so they know you are there. As a walker always let the biker go first- if the hit you it will hurt! Be aware of bikers coming towards you.

Strangers

100

What is a stranger?

Someone you don't know.

200

What is a reason you might have to talk to a stranger?

Ask for directions, get help, if you're at a store.

300

List 3 examples of safe strangers.

firemen, policemen, librarians, bankers, people working at stores, medical professionals.

400

If you are lost in the community what can you do to make sure you are safe?

Find a safe space, ask someone for help. If I have a phone, call a safe person (like a parent, family member, or guardian).

500

Scenario: I get separated from my shopping group at Costco work study. What should I do to find my group?

Seek out a Costco employee wearing a uniform or a security guard to help me find my group by making an announcement on the loud speaker, helping me to the customer service/security area where I can wait safely, or look for Hungerford Lifestyles staff members that I know. 

Unfamiliar Situations

100

Why might a stranger approach you in the community?

Ask for money, directions, information, want to talk to you about something.

200

What should you do and say if a stranger approaches you and asks you for money or your attention?

Say, "No" or "No, thank you" and WALK AWAY! Call a safe person on your phone to keep someone informed about the situation and let them know you are safe or if you need help.

300

What do you do if someone asks for your email address so they can get information to you about something?

If you know what the information is about and want it you can say yes. If you don't know what the information is about and don't want it say no.

400

A stranger approaches you and asks you for help because they say they are in trouble, what do you do?

Say, "I'm sorry I can't help you." or call for emergency services if there is a BIG emergency.

500

If you are in the community and someone follows you while asking you for money and won't leave you alone what can you do?

Ask for help from staff, or a police officer. Go into a store or place you feel safe in.

Private and personal information/ Internet safety

100

Is telling someone your first and last name an example of sharing private information?

Yes

200

If you tell someone what your favorite restaurant is are you telling them personal information?

Yes

300

If someone asks for a friend's email address that you have is it ok to give it out?

No

400

Tell a story or example about when it is safe to share private information.

sharing passwords, money info, address, etc.

500

How much information is it safe to share with friends?

Trick question! It depends on how close you are and how comfortable you feel sharing the information.

Miscellaneous

100

What is our address here at Lifestyles?

930 Willowbrook Road

200

How can you look for a safe space using your phone?

Search for a police station or fire station near me or find directions to your home or another familiar safe space on your phone in the Maps or Navigation app.

300

You receive a text message from an unknown phone number: "Hi friend! I am in trouble and I need you to send me $250 right now! Click on this link www.sendmeyourmoney.com/scam to help me out please please please!!!" What do you do?

IGNORE the text! Do not reply or click any links. Delete the message and report as spam. 

400

In what kind of situations might it be necessary to call emergency services (9-1-1)? 

BIG emergencies only, such as a fire, a car accident, a crime, or a major medical emergency (like when someone falls to the floor and isn't responding).

500

What kind of personal information is important to know for safety reasons?

Full name, birth date, address, emergency contact phone number (like a parent), emergency services number (911), medical history (medications, allergies, conditions).