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Chapter 19
Safety and Emergencies Better Safe Than Sorry

Here is a handy checklist to help you act wisely in an emergency. Read the statements below and decide how it describes you or your home. Select always, sometimes, or never for each item. After completing the inventory, click on the How Did I Rate? button to display a printable version of your answers and to find out your score.

      
  1.A list of important telephone numbers is kept near the telephone.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  2.Chemicals and cleaners are clearly marked and kept out of the reach of children.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  3.The stairs and hallways in my home are kept clear and well lighted.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  4.I use electrical appliances according to the manufacturers' directions.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  5.My home has working smoke alarms.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  6.My family has an established escape plan in case of fire.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  7.A well-stocked first aid kit is available in my home.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  8.I unplug electrical devices by pulling on the plug, not the cord.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  9.I have a buddy with me when I do activities outdoors.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  10.I put safety first.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  11.I use appropriate safety gear for sports activities.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        
      
  12.I cross streets at crosswalks and obey traffic lights.  
       a  always      b  sometimes      c  never        


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