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Do you know what to do in an emergency?

An emergency is a time when you need help from a police officer, firefighter, or doctor. Take these steps to make sure you’re prepared:
  • Know your full name, parents’ full names, address (including city and state), and phone number (including area code).
  • Memorize your parents work and cell phone numbers.
  • Ask your parents to post a list of emergency numbers you may need by the phone.
  • With an adult, talk about different times you may need help and what you should do.
  • With your parents, pick a safe place you can go to near your house if you need help right away.
If there's an emergency,
  • Go to a safe place right away.
  • Call 911 or dial 0. (Ask an adult which is best.) Remember you can call both for free from a pay phone.
  • The operator will ask you what the emergency is, your name, full address, and phone number.
 

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