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Emergency

An emergency is a situation involving immediate danger or a need for urgent medical help from trained responders.

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Teaching children how to call emergency services and give clear information

Teaching children how to call emergency services and give clear information

Start with a calm, simple definition of an emergency Children need a clear definition that they can remember under pressure. Explain that an emergency is a situation in which someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent medical help. Examples include a fire, choking, severe trouble breathing, a serious accident, or a person who is […]