Community Safety
Before crossing the street, do you look left or right?
What is an emergency?
An emergency is a situation that is usually dangerous, something bad happened or is about to happen.
True or False?
If you are home alone and a stranger knocks on the door, you should not open the door.
True!
True or False?
It is okay to post your personal information
(phone number, address, full name) on your social media account.
False.
When you are walking towards a crosswalk and it is turning yellow, what should you do?
You should slow down and stop walking. Wait for the crosswalk to turn green again and it says that it is okay to cross.
Give three examples of emergencies.
-A fire
-A serious injury
-someone suddenly seems very sick and is having a hard time speaking or breathing or turns blue
-you see a crime happening, like a break-in
-Someone is choking and you can't help them
True or False?
If the telephone rings and I answer it, it is ok to give out personal information.
False.
You should never give out personal information to anyone on the phone.
If you get a friend request from someone you don't know, should you accept it?
No you shouldn't send friend requests from strangers.
How can you stay safe when walking at night?
Be aware of whats going on around you
Walk on the sidewalk and not in the street
Walk facing towards traffic so you can see the cars
Don't look down at your phone while your walking
Keep your keys in your hand/between your fingers (if you have keys)
What phone number should you call if there is an emergency?
9-1-1
If you are home alone and hear a strange noise, what should you do?
Stay inside and call a parent or guardian.
True or False?
I can trust everyone on the internet.
False.
If I am lost, I should...
Stay calm and stay where you are. Look for a police officer/trusted adult, make sure I know my phone number and address.
What is a smoke detector? Where can you find them in your house?
A smoke detector is something we have in our houses that detect smoke or if there is a fire. We can find them on the ceiling in different areas of our houses.
When you are home alone, should the doors be locked or unlocked?
Locked.
True or False?
Once you post something on the internet it is out there forever, even if you delete it.
True.
What is a trusted adult?
Police, fireman, neighbor, teacher, counselor, or parents are all examples of trusted adults.
Why should you know your address and parent/guardian's phone number?
If you need to contact them in case of an emergency. Also, if you are lost and a trusted adult needs to know where you live.
If you're playing kick ball outside and the ball rolls into the road, what should you do?
Look both ways to make sure there are no cars coming before you get the ball.
Who is it okay to share your passwords with?
Who is it NOT okay to share your passwords with?
It is okay to share passwords with teachers and parents. It is not okay to share passwords with strangers and classmates.