Minor First Aid
This is the first thing you should do before helping someone who is bleeding.
What is wash your hands (or use hand sanitizer)?
The first thing you should do if you realize you’re lost is this.
What is stop and stay calm?
This is the safest place to go during a tornado warning.
What is a basement or an interior room away from windows?
When calling 911, the FIRST thing you should clearly say is this.
What is your exact location?
This should be included in a basic emergency kit in case the power goes out.
What is a flashlight (not just a phone)?
If you get a small cut, you should clean it with this before putting on a bandage.
What is water (or mild soap and water)?
Instead of wandering around, you should do this to make it easier for someone to find you.
What is stay in one place?
During an earthquake, you should “Drop, Cover, and ____.”
What is hold on?
If someone is unconscious but breathing normally, you should place them in this position while waiting for help.
What is the recovery position (on their side)?
If caught in a strong rip current at the beach, you should swim this direction instead of straight toward shore.
What is parallel to the shore?
If someone has a nosebleed, they should lean this direction.
What is forward?
In a store, this type of worker is a safe person to ask for help.
What is an employee (cashier, staff member with a name tag)?
During a thunderstorm, you should avoid standing under this tall object.
What is a tree?
If you find a downed power line after a storm, you should assume this about it.
What is that it is live (and stay far away)?
If you smell gas in a house, you should NOT turn on lights. Instead, you should do this.
What is leave immediately and tell an adult?
This helps reduce swelling from a bump or minor sprain.
What is ice (or a cold pack)?
If you’re outside and lost, you can make yourself easier to find by doing this.
What is make noise, wave, or stay in an open visible area?
This item helps you see if the power goes out.
What is a flashlight?
If someone is struggling in deep water, the safest first action is this instead of jumping in.
What is throw something that floats or reach with an object?
A strong password should include a mix of letters, numbers, symbols, and be at least this kind of quality.
What is long and unique?
If a burn is mild (like touching something hot briefly), you should run it under this for several minutes.
What is cool (not ice-cold) water?
Before going somewhere new, it’s smart to know this important piece of information about your family.
What is a parent/guardian’s phone number?
It’s important to have this ready in case you need to leave your home quickly during an emergency.
What is an emergency kit (or go-bag)?
If you receive a message online from someone threatening or pressuring you, your safest sequence of actions is this.
What is stop responding, take screenshots, block/report, and tell a trusted adult?
If you are home alone and someone you don’t know knocks on the door, the safest choice is this.
What is not open the door and contact a trusted adult?