If your clothes catch fire: Stop, drop and roll What to do in a smoky room: Get low and crawl under the smoke to the exit Before opening a closed door in a fire: Feel it with the back of your hand; if hot, use another way out Where should your family meet after leaving a burning home?: At a safe meeting place outside, planned ahead How often should you test smoke alarms?: Once a month How often should smoke alarm batteries be replaced?: At least once a year, or as the alarm needs Should you go back inside a burning building for a toy or pet?: No. Tell firefighters Who handles matches and lighters?: Only adults Fire escape plan: Two ways out of every room and a place to meet outside Fire drill: Practice leaving the building safely Number to call for fire: 911 Never hide from firefighters: They are there to help; come out when they arrive Fire extinguisher PASS method: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep Stove safety: Keep pot handles turned in and stay in the kitchen while cooking Kid-free zone around the stove: 3 feet Kitchen grease fire: Cover with a lid and turn off heat; never use water Electrical outlet safety: Never put fingers or objects in outlets Power cords: Never use damaged cords or overload outlets Candles: Keep away from things that burn and never leave them burning Carbon monoxide: An invisible, odorless gas from fuel burning; use a CO alarm Medicine safety: Only take medicine given by a trusted adult Cleaning products: Keep them locked up; never mix them Poison control number (US): 1-800-222-1222 Swimming rule one: Never swim alone Swim near a lifeguard: Choose places where a lifeguard is watching Life jacket: Wear one in boats and when you are not a strong swimmer Reach or throw, don't go: Help a person in water by reaching or throwing something, not jumping in Walk, don't run, at a pool: Wet floors are slippery Diving rule: Never dive into shallow or unknown water; feet first the first time Pool fence: A barrier that keeps small children away from the water Rip current: A strong narrow current pulling away from shore; swim parallel to the beach If caught in a rip current: Don't fight it; swim sideways along the shore, then back in Floating on your back: A way to rest in water until help comes Thin ice: Stay off frozen ponds unless adults say it is safe Lightning safety: When thunder roars, go indoors Wait after thunder: 30 minutes after the last thunder before going back outside Tornado safety: Go to the lowest floor, in a room without windows Earthquake safety: Drop, cover and hold on Flood safety: Never walk or drive through floodwater Hurricane safety: Follow evacuation orders and stay indoors away from windows Heat safety: Drink water, rest in the shade, never stay in a parked car Cold safety: Dress in layers and cover hands, head and face Sun safety: Wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses Sunscreen strength: SPF 30 or higher, reapplied about every two hours Helmet: Wear one when riding a bike, scooter or skateboard Seat belt: Wear it every ride Car seat or booster: Use until the adult seat belt fits properly Back seat rule: Children under 13 ride in the back seat Never leave children or pets in a parked car: Cars heat up quickly and can be deadly Playground safety: Take turns, don't push, use equipment the right way Stairs: Walk, don't run, and keep them free of toys Dog safety: Ask the owner before petting, and never tease an animal Wild animals: Watch from a distance and never feed them Gun safety: If you find a gun: Stop, don't touch, leave, tell an adult Home alone rule: Know your address and phone number and how to call 911 Know your address: So you can tell 911 where you are Door safety: Don't open the door to strangers Knife safety: Cut away from your body with adult help Scissors: Carry with the point down Stranger's pet or candy: Never accept it without your adult's okay Emergency contact list: A list of phone numbers for trusted adults Safe space: A place you know you can go to feel safe Free flashcards from Peabody at peabody.kids/flashcards/safety-fire-water-home