Safety Information

	What to do after an accident-
		Try to remain calm.
		Immediately find a trusted adult or police officer.
		If an adult is not present, call 9-1-1 or "0" for operator.

	State the problem.
	Give your full name and address.
	Don't hang up until you're told to do so.

Stay safe while riding a bicycle-

Always wear a helmet--head injuries can be very serious.

Wear proper clothes and reflectors.

Don't ride double.

Follow traffic.

Use hand signals when stopping and turning.

Walk your bike across busy intersections.

Yield to pedestrians.

Ride single file when biking with others.

	What you should do when someone offers you drugs or alcohol-
		Say no--it takes courage to do what's right.
		Change the subject, or suggest other sports or activities.
		Walk away.
		Choose friends who avoid alcohol and/or drugs.

What to do if you find drugs or needles-
	DO NOT TOUCH THEM!
	Leave the area.
	Tell a trusted adult or police officer.
	If there is no adult, dial 9-1-1 or "0" for operator.

What to do when someone picks a fight-

It takes courage to walk away from a fight.

Take a step back.

Get the facts straight.

Be willing to listen.

Don't be afraid to admit when you're wrong.

Discuss ways to solve the problem.

Remember- fights are not answers to solving a problem.

What to do in case of a fire-
	First thing: stay low and leave the building immediately.
	Call 9-1-1 from a neighbor's house.
	Do not attempt to put out the fire yourself, no matter how small.

Practice fire safety-

Never play with matches or a lighter.

Always be careful around a stove, heater or open fire.

Do not cook without an adult present.

If your clothes do catch on fire, "Stop, drop and roll."

	If your friend's clothes start on fire, yell: "Stop, drop and roll."
	Do not run if your clothes start on fire.
	Get an adult to help, or call 9-1-1 or "0" for operator.

What to do if you find a knife, gun or other weapon-
	DO NOT TOUCH! - no matter where you find it.
	Leave it alone and tell a trusted adult right away.
	If there is no adult, call 9-1-1 or "0" for operator.
	Tell them who you are and where you are.
	Don't hang up until you are told to do so.

What to do if you're lost-
	Stay calm and alert.
	Stay where you are and think--your parents or group may be looking for you.
	Give them a chance to find you.
	If no one comes for you soon, look for a police officer or other trusted adult.
	Make sure you know your address and phone number.
	If all else fails, call 9-1-1 (9-1-1 calls are free on pay phones).

What to do if your friend swallows poison-
	Try to remain calm.
	Try to keep them still and calm.
	Save the poison container--it tells others what bad poisons are in it.
	Call 9-1-1 if no adult is present.
	State the problem briefly.
	Give your full name and the address.
	Remain on the phone for questions and instructions.

How to be safe in water-

Never participate in water sports alone.

Always use the buddy system when in or near water.

	Make sure you have adult permission and supervision.
	Be familiar with safety equipment and know where it is located.
	Do not participate in outdoor sports in bad weather.
	If someone is drowning, get help immediately.
	If there is a telephone near, call 9-1-1 right away.

Why you should wear safety belts-
	Seatbelts save lives.
	In 1998, over 11,000 people's lives were saved because they were wearing their safety belts.
	Motor vehicle crashes are among the leading causes of death among children.
	Even if your parents do not wear theirs, you should wear yours.
	It's the law!

Why you shouldn't smoke-
	Tobacco kills over 400,000 people a year--that's more than AIDS, murder, suicide, alcohol, illicit drugs, and traffic accidents COMBINED!
	Smoking causes many health problems, such as lung problems, heart problems and cancer.
	Teenagers find it hard to quit--out of the 72% that tried to quit, only 13% were successful.
	Adults are even less successful.
	It is very expensive, and is becoming more expensive every year.
	It makes you smell bad.
	It makes your teeth yellow.

You can stay free from smoking-
	It takes a lot of courage to stay away from addictive substances.
	Tell your friends not to smoke.
	If anyone you know does smoke, explain the dangers and help them quit.
	Even if your parents smoke, don't start--they wish that they never did.
	Get involved in lots of other activities that you enjoy.
	Don't ever start--that way you will never be faced with trying to quit.
	Walk away if anyone ever pressures you to smoke.
	Be yourself and make the right decisions.

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