Emergency
Who do you call in an emergency?
Call 911.
True or False: You should cross the street at crosswalks when signals indicate it is safe.
True
You receive a text from an unknown number.
Do not respond; block or report if necessary.
A coworker wants to hug you, but you don’t feel comfortable. What could you say?
It’s okay to say, “I prefer not to hug,” or politely shake hands instead.
A classmate asks for your home address.
This is private information and should not be shared.
Safe response:
➡️ “I don’t share my address.”
➡️ “My parents prefer I keep that private.”
The fire alarm sounds at work or school.
Stop work, leave belongings, exit calmly, and go to the designated meeting area.
A bus driver gives instructions you don’t understand.
Politely ask them to repeat or clarify.
Someone asks for your password. Should you share it?
Never share passwords.
A classmate keeps borrowing your pens without asking. What could you say if this bothers you?
Politely say, “Please ask me before using my things,” or keep your items in a personal space.
A coworker asks, “What did you do this weekend?”
This is general information and safe to share.
➡️ “I watched a movie and relaxed.”
➡️ “I hung out with my family.”
Someone falls and appears hurt.
Get help immediately and notify a supervisor/adult.
You miss your stop.
Stay calm and ask the driver for help.
You get a suspicious link in an email at work. What should you do?
Do not click; report it to a supervisor.
Someone at work asks you personal questions about your relationships, but you don't feel comfortable?
You can say, “I don’t share personal details at work,” or change the topic.
Your supervisor asks for your phone number for scheduling updates.
This is appropriate to share with a supervisor/employer.
You get separated from your group in the community.
Stay where you are, contact a trusted adult, or go to a designated meeting spot.
Someone you don’t know offers you a ride.
Decline and use your planned transportation.
If a coworker wants to take your photo and post it online, what steps should you take to protect your privacy and set boundaries?
Politely tell them you don’t want your photo shared online and ask them not to post it.
A peer keeps interrupting while you are speaking. What could you say?
Calmly say, “Please let me finish,” or ask to take turns speaking.
A new coworker asks about your medical history.
This is private information.
You are out in the community and notice a potentially dangerous situation (e.g., a car accident, a fire, or someone acting aggressively). What should you do?
Move to a safe location, avoid putting yourself in danger, and contact authorities or a responsible adult for help.
Your phone dies while you are out alone.
Go to a safe public place and ask a trusted employee for help.
Someone online asks where you work and your schedule. Is this safe to share?
Do not share personal/work schedule information.
A stranger stands too close in a public place. What should you do?
Step back to create space and say, “Please give me some room,” or move to a safer area.
Someone you just met asks where you live and if you live alone.
This is private and safety-sensitive information.