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Safety for Kids

Safety for Kids. A PowerPoint Presentation by The Lincoln Police Department. What is Safety?. NOUN: The condition of being safe; freedom from danger, risk, or injury. How Do I Stay Safe?. The best way to stay safe is to follow safety rules and to pay attention to what is around you.

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Safety for Kids

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  1. Safety for Kids A PowerPoint Presentation by The Lincoln Police Department

  2. What is Safety? • NOUN: The condition of being safe; freedom from danger, risk, or injury.

  3. How Do I Stay Safe? • The best way to stay safe is to follow safety rules and to pay attention to what is around you.

  4. Where Do I Need to be Safe? • You need safety EVERYWHERE!! In the next few minutes, you will learn ways to be safer in different places.

  5. Being Safe Near Water • Drowning is the 2nd highest cause of death among kids under 14. • Drowning can occur in less than 2 minutes!!! • Oceans have riptides that can pull even a strong swimmer out to sea very quickly. • Ponds and lakes may hide broken glass or other sharp things under the surface.

  6. How to Be Safer Near Water • Learn to swim!! Ask your parents for lessons. • Check how deep the water is BEFORE you jump in. • Check the water temperature BEFORE you jump in. • Always have an adult watch you in the water. • Always walk around water – never run. • Never eat or drink while swimming.

  7. More How to Be Safer Around Water… • If you are on a boat, wear a lifejacket – ALWAYS!! • Never swim alone. • Don’t swim too far from shore. • Never pretend to drown. • If you aren’t a strong swimmer, wear a life jacket.

  8. Being Safe Outside • Always wear sunscreen to protect your skin. • Never get on a bike without a helmet to protect your brain!! • Drink lots of water to stay hydrated. • If you will be moving a lot, wear sturdy walking shoes. • Always carry a first aid kit with you.

  9. Being Safe at Home • Never tell anyone that you are home alone. • Don’t answer the door to anyone that you don’t know. • Don’t cook or play with the stove or with matches. • Don’t play with cleaning supplies or chemicals.

  10. These are just a few of the ways that you can stay safe and happy and still have fun being a kid!!! Check back often for new safety power points and learn about new ways to stay safe in different places.

  11. The End!

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