Safety Tips
Spring Briefing
Get some insight on: Auto Theft, Financial Issues, Internet Crime Trends, and Scam Alert in the April's edition of the Briefing.
Dear Friends of the Fourth District:
“A crime consists of three elements: opportunity, desire and ability. If any one of these elements is removed, we have a reduction in crime. Some crimes, those we call "crimes of opportunity," include auto thefts and burglaries in which property is made available to the criminal. While you can't usually impact a criminal's desire or ability to commit a crime, you can often prevent an opportunity.”
Don’t take your safety for granted. Take a few moments to complete a home security survey to make sure your home is as secure as possible.
The Facts:
8 people will die today in a crash due to cell phone distractions!
Harvard Center for Risk Analysis
In 2009, 25% of all crashes were due to drivers distracted by cell phone use.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Corporate America is waking up! On the job crashes cost employers $24,500 per crash, $150,000 per injury and $3.6 million per fatality.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Emergency Guidelines for Schools
A Collaboration of:
Ohio Department of Health, School and Adolescent Health | Ohio Department of Public (ODPS)
Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Emergency Care Committee of the Ohio Chapter
Emergency Guidelines for School Packet
American Red Cross Recommended safety Tips for Disasters at Home, and School
Other Safety Tips:
☺ Always take a friend with you when playing or going anywhere, such as the library, park or store.
☺ Always check in with your parents, guardian or other trusted adult.
☺ Don’t panic if you feel lost.
☺ Don’t get into a car with anyone in it unless you are with your parents, guardian or other trusted adult. NEVER take a ride with anyone without checking first with your parents or guardian.
☺ Don’t be afraid to say NO and GET AWAY from any situation that makes you feel scared, uncomfortable, or confused.
Chemical Bomb Warning
WARNING!!!
Kids are putting Drano, tin foil, and a little water in plastic drink bottles and capping it up - leaving it on lawns, in mail boxes, in gardens, on driveways etc. just waiting for you to pick it up intending to put it in the rubbish, but you'll never make it!!! If the bottle is picked up, and the bottle is shaken even just a little - in about 30 seconds or less it builds up enough gas which then explodes with enough force to remove some your extremities. The liquid that comes out is boiling hot as well. Don't pick up any plastic bottles that may be lying in your yards or in the gutter, etc. Pay attention to this. A plastic bottle with a cap. A little Drano. A little water. A small piece of foil. Disturb it by moving it; and BOOM!! No fingers left and other serious effects to your face, eyes, etc. Please ensure that everyone that may not have email access are also informed of this. For verification and more information, click on: http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/bottlebomb.asp
Know and Obey Traffic Signals and Signs
Safety Tips To And From School
When Walking
☺ Look left, look right, and look left again before crossing the street. Cross only when the street is clear, and keep looking both ways while crossing. WALK, don’t run!
☺ Know the safety rules!
☺ Cross at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks where available.
☺ Do not enter the street from between parked cars or run into the street from behind bushes or shrubs.
☺ Walk facing traffic, on sidewalks or paths. Walk as far to the left as possible to avoid moving vehicles if there are no sidewalks.
☺ Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.
When Riding a Bus
☺ Arrive early and stay out of the street.
☺ Don’t mess around and play games.
☺ Enter and exit from the front of the bus.
☺ Stay seated at all times and keep the aisles clear of book bags and other things.
☺ Do not throw anything and do not shout or distract the driver.
When Riding a Bike
☺ Ride with traffic, not against it.
☺ Ride to the right of the street but stay visible to other traffic
☺ Respect traffic signals. Stop at all stop signs and red lights.
☺ Stop and look left, right and left again before entering a street.
☺ Look back and yield to traffic coming from behind before turning left at intersections.
☺ Don’t ride when it’s dark. If riding at dusk, use lights on the bike.
☺ Wear a helmet at all times.