Emergencies. Would you know what to do if you had an emergency at your house? In most areas, the emergency telephone number is 911. You need to have that number or any other special telephone numbers near your phone so all you have to do is pick up the telephone and dial. Make sure that you speak clearly to the person on the telephone when you call an emergency number. Tell the emergency person what is wrong. Give your name, address and telephone number as calmly and clearly as you can. Listen for any important instructions from the emergency person. Don’t hang up unless they tell you to.

This is my area of specialty. And I’ll bet you have talked about this at school. The first thing you need to do is have a family plan for what will happen in case of a fire. You need to know what doors to go out and where to meet outside so your family will know everyone is safe. Have a plan for who is in charge of each child. I know you have heard "Stop, Drop and Roll" at school. That’s what you do to get down on the ground and away from the smoke so that you can roll or crawl or get out of the house as fast as possible without getting choked on the smoke. Help your parents check your smoke alarms to make sure that the batteries are working properly. And don’t forget to call 911 or whatever your emergency number is. Whether you are home alone or with friends or family, you need to know what to do if someone you do not know calls your house or comes to the door. Talk with your family about how to handle this. Your parents may not want you to even answer the door if you are home by yourself. And if someone calls and asks for your parents on the telephone and they are not home, you can always tell the person on the phone, "My parents cannot come to the phone right now. Can I take a message and have them call you back?" Poison. If you have ever eaten something, or had a drink or breathed in something that made you sick, you may need help. Make sure you tell the person in charge immediately what has made you sick. If you aren’t sure what to do, you can call 911 and ask the emergency person on the telephone for help. Remember to be careful about things around your house. Even cleansers and sprays that seem harmless can make children sick. Ask your parents before you take any medicines or things that are unfamiliar