Teach your kid to avoid dangerous areas, strangers and letting anyone know they are home alone and you will help keep them safe all summer long. Having a backup plan for dire circumstances will put you more at ease and give them another option during an emergency. A personal alarm is small, lightweight and easy to use. With just the flip of a switch the security device will emit a high decibel shriek that will be heard by everyone in the vicinity. The alarm can be activated if your child is approached by a stranger, in trouble at home or hurt, lost or alone. When people hear the alarm sound they know someone is in trouble, and the police can be called immediately.
Kid Safety
Personal Alarm
Stay Safe While At Home
During the summer young children may be home alone for a few hours while parents are working. Before this happens, make sure they know how to call you and the police in case they need help. Leave a copy of the emergency numbers list by your primary phone, and show each child exactly where it is.Tell your children not to answer the phone if no one else is home, but if they do they should know that it is never okay to tell a stranger that they are home alone. The same holds true when someone knocks on the door. Children should not answer at all, but if they do they must never admit that no adults are present. Read more »
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Outdoor Play Safety Tips Just For Kids
Kids are usually encouraged to go outside and be active. It gives them time to play in the sun, explore the world around them and make new friends. There are, however, some areas that are not safe for children to spend time in.
Talk to your kids. Tell them that it is best to avoid certain areas, because they can be hazardous. Places such as local canals, lakes and rivers will seem like a great place to spend the day and cool off in the water, but they can also be deadly. Young children should never get into a body of water unsupervised, especially if that water is moving. Other locations such as alleys, underneath bridges and abandoned buildings may also be dangerous. Assure them that your only concern is their safety and you would never want anything bad to happen.
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Nonprofit Organizations
ICPA-www.IowaCrimePrevention.org
National Crime Prevention Council
National Night Out