Examples of emergencies where kids should call 911

📚 Quick Study Guide

🚑 Emergency situations requiring a 911 call involve immediate threats to life, health, or property. 🚨 Examples include: a fire, a serious car accident, someone choking or having difficulty breathing, a person collapsing and being unresponsive, or a violent crime in progress. 🤕 Teach kids that if they are ever unsure if a situation is an emergency, it's always better to call 911 and let the dispatcher determine the appropriate response. 📝 Key information to provide: location of the emergency, the nature of the emergency, and any other details the dispatcher asks for. 📞 Ensure kids know their address and phone number. 🚫 Explain that 911 is ONLY for emergencies and misuse can have serious consequences. 💡 Role-playing scenarios can help children understand and remember when to call 911.

🤔 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is ALWAYS a reason to call 911?
   1. A) Your cat is stuck in a tree.
   2. B) You scraped your knee.
   3. C) Someone is having trouble breathing.
   4. D) You lost your favorite toy.
2. If you see a house on fire, what should you do?
   1. A) Try to put it out yourself.
   2. B) Call 911 immediately.
   3. C) Ask a neighbor for help first.
   4. D) Take a picture for social media.
3. What is the MOST important thing to tell the 911 dispatcher?
   1. A) Your favorite color.
   2. B) Your address.
   3. C) The name of your pet.
   4. D) What you had for breakfast.
4. You see someone collapse and they are not moving. What should you do?
   1. A) Tickle their feet.
   2. B) Call 911.
   3. C) Run away.
   4. D) Offer them a snack.
5. Someone is breaking into your neighbor's house. What should you do?
   1. A) Yell at them.
   2. B) Call 911.
   3. C) Hide in the closet.
   4. D) Ignore it.
6. You accidentally dialed 911. What should you do?
   1. A) Hang up immediately.
   2. B) Stay on the line and explain it was a mistake.
   3. C) Pretend you can't hear them.
   4. D) Give them a fake name and address.
7. Which of these is NOT a reason to call 911?
   1. A) A bad cut that won't stop bleeding.
   2. B) You feel sad because you are bored.
   3. C) Someone is choking.
   4. D) There's a car accident.