Disaster Preparedness For Children

The following are list of disaster preparedness websites with information for children:

 

 

Calling 9-1-1 In An Emergency

9-1-1 is the emergency number to call when life or property are threatened. 

If someone is seriously hurt folowing a traffic collision, fall, having trouble breathing, heart attack or stroke – call 9-1-1!   If someone is breaking into a home, there’s a fire, or explosion – call 9-1-1!

Some people think they can avoid waiting in the lobby of the emergency room by calling 9-1-1…wrong.  If you’re situation is discovered not to be life threatening – you’ll be sent to the lobby area to wait your turn. 

Here’s a website to fully understand the proper use of 9-1-1:

http://www.whentocall911.com/

Helmets Save Lives & Brains – Video

Bike Helmets: A Necessity, Not an Accessory

A child is injured in a bike-related incident almost every two minutes. Whether your child uses a small bicycle with training wheels or a big kid’s bike, make sure he or she wears a helmet correctly on every ride. It’s the single most effective way to prevent a serious head injury from bike crashes.

Please click on the following website for information and a special video on how to properly fit a safety helmet on your child.

http://www.safekids.org/stages/

Safety Websites For Kids!

Fire Safety - FireSafety.gov

More Fire Safety – SmokeyBear.com

Bicycle Safety – visit this Bicycle Safety website!

Crime Fighting –  website for kids McGruff.org!

Questions About Safety Car Seats & Booster Seats?

To answer your questions about safety car seats and booster seats for children please go to: www.boosterseat.gov Once there, click on the link to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website.

Disaster Preparedness Websites For Children

And for Kids visit – Ready Kids
FEMA – For Kids Website – FEMA For Kids – click here

Consider Adopting Your Next Family Pet

Interested in getting a dog or cat as your new or next family pet? Please consider PET Adoption.
Instead of paying high prices for a pet store puppy or kitten – please consider giving a warm loving home to puppy or kitten, dog or cat found at your nearest Animal Shelter. Please click on the following link for pets looking for a good home:
Pet Adoptions & Animal Shelters

Many of these animals will already be house-broken, saving you time and damaged carpet and furniture.

Fire Safety With Sparky!

Visit Sparky’s web site: SPARKY’S Web Site