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Go through safety rules with your
child, such as: never open the door for strangers,
leave the house if the smoke detector goes off, etc.
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Never to say they are alone if
they answer the phone.
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Never to invite strangers into
their home
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If someone knocks on the doors, do
not open it. Only let those people in that your
parents have said are all right, even if it is a
friend. If they still try to come in, call the
police.
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In the event of fire, or if the
smoke detector goes off, leave the house immediately.
Go to a trusted neighbor’s house, and call 911
for the Police or Fire Department
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In the event of an emergency, call
your parents at work, a trusted neighbor, or the
police
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Make sure your children can reach
the phone. Put a list of your work number and
emergency numbers near the phone. Make sure that your
child knows that the phone is not a toy and that they
should keep the line clear in case you need to call
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Teach your child minor first aid,
such as how to clean a cut or scrape and apply a
band-aid.
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Plan something for your child to
do while alone, such as schoolwork or housework.
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Have your child call when they get
home so you will not worry