Child Safety Tips

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For Help or Emergency:

Call for police, fireman, or ambulance, dial 911.
Tell the operator what your problem is.
Stay on the phone, don't hang up.
Hang up only when you are told to do so or help arrives.

In case of Fire:

Stay low and leave the building or house immediately!
Call 911 from a neighbor's house.
Never attempt to put out the fire yourself, no matter how small it is.
Never go back into a burning building.

Important Fire safety rules:

Never play with matches or lighters.
Always be careful around a stove, heater or open flame.
If your clothes catch on fire, "Stop, Drop And Roll!"
If your friend's clothes catch on fire, don't let him or her run.
Yell, "Stop, Drop And Roll!" Call 911.

If you find a Gun, Knife, or other Weapon:

Guns, knives and other weapons are very dangerous!
Never touch a weapon, no matter where you find it.
Leave it alone and tell your parents or a trusted adult.
If your parents or an adult is not present, call 911.
Tell the operator who you are, where you are, and what you found.

If you find Drugs Or Drug Needles:

Never touch them.
Leave the area, get away from them.
Tell your parents, teacher, or a trusted adult.
If an adult is not present call 911.
If someone tries to give you drugs yell "No!" and get away quickly.

If approached by a Stranger:

Shout as loud as you can "No!" and get away quickly.
Don't take anything from a Stranger.
Don't talk to Strangers, they may try to hurt you.
Tell your parents, teacher or a trusted adult.
If an adult is not present call 911.
Remember what the person looked like so you can tell police.

If you get Lost:

Stay calm.
Stay where you are.
Your parents may be looking for you.
Give them a chance to find you.
If no one arrives soon, look for a Police Officer.
Know your Address and Phone Number.
If you can't find a Police Officer, find a phone and call 911. (Pay phones are free for 911 calls)

These Child Safety Tips have been prepared by the Baltimore County Police Department, Wilkens PC01. Any questions, feel free to contact an officer at T/P 410-887-0872.

Revised January 5, 2010