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Being aware of and following rules that help prevent accidents
Survives on blood from other animals and humans; transmits serious infectious diseases
Tick
Lightning
Drop to your knees, bend forward; avoid being tallest object around
If a stranger is at your door
Do not unlock the door; if the stranger waits, call the police
A deep cavity on each side of a snake's snout between its eye and nostril
Pit
More of a bushy form of poison ivy
Poison oak
Fire safety
Remember you may only have one minute to escape a house fire. If a door feels hot, do not open it. Have a planned meeting place.
Someone has received an electric shock
Do not touch him; pull the plug from the wall or turn of the master switch
Body temperature drops below normal
Hypothermia
Vines usually climb a tree or grow as low, crawling shrubs; leaves grow in sets of three leaflets
Poison ivy
Fire prevention
Never leave a fire unattended. Keep handles of pots turned away from front of stove. In a grease fire, cover pan with a lid or smother fire with salt or baking soda. Remember to turn off appliances.
During a thunderstorm
Stay away from water; if possible, avoid anything electrical. Stay away from wires or cables that have been blown down.
May result from exposure to excessive heat over time; caused by the loss of water and sodium from the body
A poisonous snake distinguished by a "pit" on each side of its snout between its eye and nostril
Pit viper
Sports safety
Drink plenty of water and wear light clothes in hot weather. Never hike alone. Never swim alone. Do not sled down or across a street.
During a hurricane
Listen for weather reports and evacuate when told to.
a life-threatening emergency that is caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures; the body is unable to perspire
Heat stroke
Red on yellow, kill a fellow; red on black, venom lack; round eyes, no pit
Coral snake
Bike safety
Keep your bike in good, working order. Always wear a helmet. Ride on roads that have little traffic and on extreme right side of the road. Follow all traffic signs. Use proper hand signals. Watch for cars backing out of driveways. Be sure drivers can see you at dusk and after dark.
How to avoid electrocution
Occasionally check cords of lamps, toasters, and other electrical appliances to see that they are in good condition. Never place extension cords under rugs. Do not stand in water when you plug in an appliance.