Children are confused about how to call.You can use a fake phone to make practice calls with your kids if you explain the nature of 9-1-1.Adults can get nervous as well.It's a good idea to teach your kids how to stay calm in an emergency.
Step 1: Kids should know when to use the emergency number.
If you want to teach your kids about it, you need to explain its uses.When it's appropriate to call is when you should sit down and talk to your kids.Don't say "nine-eleven" when you're explaining it.There is no number on the phone's keyboard.Tell the kids what an emergency is.When there is a fire or an accident that requires medical assistance, an emergency is when someone is hurt or in danger.When bored, if a pet or toy is lost, or as a joke, make sure kids know not to call the emergency number.It's very clear that calling the emergency number as a joke could land them in trouble.
Step 2: You can learn what information to include.
Talk about what information to include when speaking to a dispatch when you explain the reasons why you want to dial 9-1-1.Make sure your kids know what to say when they call.Make sure the kids know where they are.Young children may not have their address memorised.Before explaining everything else to include, take some time to practice memorize addresses.Explain to the kids that there is an emergency.Tell them to include what's happening, whether anyone is injured, and how severe the injuries are.
Step 3: It's a good idea to know the numbers to call in non-emergency situations.
Sometimes you need to call and report problems that are not emergencies.It might be necessary to report a heat or power outage.You may need to report strange noises coming from an apartment.Local branches of your fire department or police department can usually handle such situations.You should have these numbers on hand.
Step 4: You can get a fake phone.
Have a fake phone in order to practice.Children will respond best to realistic scenarios, so get a toy cell phone or landline telephone that is not plugged in.It's a good idea to set it up in an area with few things to distract you.
Step 5: Role play scenarios.
Have your kids pretend to be on the phone.It is possible that it is necessary to dial 9-1-1.The kids can read off the printed script.You can find instructions for kids on the internet where they have to act as the caller and the Dispatcher.Kids can call based on what they see in the pictures, and you can also print out pictures of emergencies.Kids can learn how to speak to a 9-11 dispatch on their own.The first thing to say is "This is 9-1-1".What's your emergency?Press your kids for the details.If they say that their friend is hurt.Ask if he is conscious.Is there any blood?How did he get hurt?
Step 6: Write your name and address on a piece of paper.
Adults can be nervous about calling the emergency number.People misplace details during emergencies.It's a good idea to prepare if this is the case with you.It's a good idea to say your name and address a few times a day.In the event of an emergency, you'll be able to calmly convey that information.