Safety Tips for Kids:

 Make sure you know important information (full name, parent’s full name,
address, and phone number).

 Never go anywhere with someone you don’t know, even if they offer you
candy or ask for help.

 Don’t get into cars or go into houses of neighbors you don’t know very well
unless Mom or Dad says it is okay.

 Have a secret code word that you and only your parents know. If someone
doesn’t know the secret code word, don’t go with them.

 Even trusted people shouldn’t ask you to do something that makes you
uncomfortable.

 It’s okay to say “No” to adults.

 Shout “No” or “Stop” if someone touches you inappropriately, then tell your
mom or dad.

 Be as loud as possible if you are in danger.

 If you are lost or in danger, you can locate a pay phone or a public phone and
dial 9-1-1 for free.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY CHILD IS READY?

 If you think your child might be ready to stay home alone, ask
yourself a few questions. If you answer “NO” to any of the following,
your child might not be ready.
o Does your child know his full name, address, and phone
number?
o Does he know yours?
o Does he obey safety rules?
o Can he follow a set routine?
o Does he know who to call in an emergency?
o Does he feel comfortable being left home alone?

TIPS FOR WHEN YOUR CHILD IS ALONE

 Make rules and set limits. Decide from the beginning what activities
he can and cannot do while you are away.
 Have your child check in with you or another adult when he returns
from school.
 Post all emergency numbers, along with how to reach you and at
least 2 other adults by the phone.
  Remove or lock up anything you do not want your child getting into,
including alcohol, tobacco, medications, guns, car keys, lighters, and
matches.

Prescription Drug-Related
Poisonings
Cases of drug-related poisoning have been rising over the last decade in
the United States. Every day in the United States, there are over 1,900
visits to an emergency department (ED) for drug-related poisoning,
costing Americans more than $3.8 million. The cause of these poisonings
has shifted over the past decade. Prescription drug-related poisonings now
lead to more deaths and emergency department visits than illegal drugs.

PROPER STORAGE
 Store all medications in a locked cabinet.
 Be aware of how the medication is packaged. Child-resistant
packaging will not stop all children from getting to the medicine.
 Keep purses and bags that could contain medications out of the
reach of kids at all times.
 Keep medications in their original containers. Never place them in
food or drink containers.