Preparedness month... day 20

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Preparedness Tip #20
Teach children how to dial 9-1-1 in an emergency. Review emergency action steps with all family members:

-- Check the scene and the victim

--Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency number posted by the telephone

--Care for the victim

Help your children learn more about emergencies by visiting Red Cross' "Masters of Disaster."


Although 9-1-1 seems like an easy of enough of a number to remember during an emergency, many of us panic or go into shock, so keeping the number by the phone will ensure that everyone can make the phone call.