Stranger Safety
What is a stranger?
1. Someone familiar
2. Someone you don't know
2. 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 to keep safe?
1. Your favorite shirt
2. A helmet
2. A helmet
What is the number you call in case of a fire emergency?
1. 1-800-222-1222
2. 911
911!
1-800-222-1222 is the number for poison control
What should you do for safety when you first get in the car?
1. Play a song on the radio
2. Put on your seat belt.
Put on your seat belt.
What should you always do when leaving your house?
1. Lock the door
2. Check the mail
Lock the door
Does a stranger have to look like a "bad" person?
1. Yes2. No
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?
1. A seatbelt
2. A blanket
A seatbelt
What is one cause of house fires?
1. A lightbulb
2. Matches, stove, oven, heaters, exposed wiring.
Matches, stove, oven, heaters, exposed wiring.
True/False: You should always use a crosswalk and check the road before crossing from one street to another.
True: Use crosswalks if available, stop, look left and right multiple times to make sure there are no cars then walk across the road.
True/False: If someone comes to your door but you don't know them or aren't expecting them, you should open the door.
False: Check to make sure that you know who the person is and why they are there. Do not open the door to strangers or let them in.
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?
1. Say no thank you and go the bus stop.
2. Follow them and get in their car
Say no thank you and go the bus stop.
True or False When you're going outside, you should tell someone where you are going first.
True! Tell someone where you are going so that someone always knows where you are in case of an emergency.
True/False: You do not need to think about what to do if your house is on fire.
False: You should know what to 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?
1. Light or reflective clothing
2. Dark or black clothing
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.
1. Leave some lights on in your house and/or make sure all appliances are off.
2. Nothing
Leave some lights on in your house and/or make sure all appliances are off.
True or False: You should accept drinks and food from strangers.
True/False
False, if a person who randomly comes up to you offering food and drinks.
Should you get into a swimming pool without someone else around? (Bonus points: if you can say why)
1. Yes
2. No
2. 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 your clothes are on fire?
1. Run, pat, and jump
2. Stop, drop and roll.
Stop, drop and roll.
What is one thing you should do if someone you don't know is attempting to chase you?
1. Ask them why
2. Yell for help
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?
1. Go out to check
2. Stay inside and ask for help
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?
1. Someone in the street
2. A person who called out to you in their car
3. A police officer or employee
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?
1. Yes2. No
2. No
True
If you witness a crime or an accident what number should you call?
Call the police. If it is an emergency, call 911.
Is it safe to enter your home if you see the windows are broken?
1. Yes
2. No
2. No. Don't go in, wait for a trusted adult, call someone and wait.
What information should you not share with someone you just met?
1. Your phone number, address, and personal information
2. Your first name
1. Your phone number, address and personal information.
Give 2 examples of public transportation options.
CCT, city bus, uber, taxi, subway, train, airplane
If you see a part of your space on fire, this is one person you can tell:
Who is one person you can contact that is safe and will help you?
Family, friends, police, a safe stranger
What items in your house should be left up, up, and away?
1. Food
2. Chemicals and hazardous materials
Hazardous materials and medications.