What is a stranger?
Someone you don't know, even if you recognize the person and they act friendly.
What should you always wear when you are riding a bike?
A helmet
What is the number you call in case of a fire emergency?
911
What should you do for safety when you first get in the car?
Put on your seat belt.
What should you always do when leaving your house?
Lock the door
Does a stranger have to look like a "bad" person?
No. Remember, a stranger is someone you don't know. There can be "good" and "bad" strangers. A police officer is still a stranger if we don't know him/her. Unfortunately, we don't know if a person is good or bad just by looking at him/her.
What should you always wear when riding or driving a vehicle?
A seatbelt
What is one cause of house fires?
Matches, stove, oven, heaters, exposed wiring.
What is the safe way to cross the road?
Use crosswalks if available, stop, look left and right multiple times to make sure there are no cars then walk across the road.
What should you do before opening the door when you are home alone?
Check to make sure that you know who the person is and why they are there.
If someone you don't know says, "I have seen you on around. I will give you a ride home so you don't have to take the bus." What should you do?
Say no thank you and go the bus stop.
What should you do before going anywhere in the community alone and why?
Tell someone where you are going so that someone always knows where you are in case of an emergency.
What should you do if your house is on fire?
You need to get out of the house as quickly as possible. Meet your family outside at your designated area. Use a cell phone or a neighbour's phone to call the fire department.
What kind of clothing should you wear if you are outside and it is dark? Why?
Light or reflective clothing so cars and people can see you.
If you live alone what should you do before you go to bed or leave the house other than lock your door.
Leave some lights on in your house and/or make sure all appliances are off.
Should you accept drinks and food from strangers?
No, if a person who randomly comes up to you offering food and drinks.
Should you get into a swimming pool without someone else around? Why?
No. Even if you are a great swimmer, accidents happen. You always need one other person with you to be safe.
What should you do if someone you don't know is attempting to chase you?
Run to a public place that is open. Yell for help. Defend yourself. Ask for help from a "safe stranger."
What should you do if hear a strange noise outside your house?
Stay inside and wait for someone to come home or call for help if needed.
If you get lost, who is a safe stranger you can find to ask for help?
A police officer, someone who works at the store, park or place you are visiting (usually these people will be in a uniform).
The phone rings but it reads unknown caller. Do you pick up?
No
What should you do if there is a lot of smoke in your house and why?
If you witness a crime or an accident what should you do?
Call the police. If it is an emergency, call 911.
What do you do if come home and notice the windows are broken?
Don't go in, wait for a trusted adult, call police and wait.
What information should you not share with someone you just met?
Your phone number, address and personal information.
Give 2 examples of public transportation options.
city bus, uber, taxi, subway, train, airplane,
To be safe, you and your family should create this in case of a fire.
An emergency escape plan
You see someone on your street being bullied. What do you do?
Tell an adult, confront the bully, avoid the bully, and/or stay with friends.
What items in your house should be left up, up, and away?
Hazardous materials and medications.