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Have you ever wondered how your child or teen would cope if they were involved in an accident or if they witnessed an emergency? Life is unpredictable, and unfortunately, there might be times when your child may have to assess a situation and get help.
As a parent it is your job to ensure the safety of your child. It is important to teach your children how to react in certain situations, especially emergencies. This becomes even more vital if they are the only ones around to assist. A healthy approach is to prepare your child for the worst. Creating fear or paranoia will not help your child to cope in the case of an emergency. Spend time with your children discussing various scenarios, place focus on the practical step they should take if the need arises.
1. TALK IT OUT
Children experience high levels of stress and anxiety in situations where they see a lack of control or are hurt and frightened. Instead of shying away from talks about what might happen in an emergency, take time to talk to your child calmly about what they need to do should they find themselves without a responsible adult to assist. Ask them about their fears or insecurities and whether they have any questions. Ensure they understand that their safety always comes first, and that clear communication and swift action are the keys to the best possible way to deal with an emergency. Create a family emergency plan with steps to follow. Talk your child through specific examples like what to do in the case of a fire.
2. HAVE A CONTACT PLAN
Keep a list of emergency numbers insight. Print the list out and save it on your phone. Share the list with your child. Remember to explain to your child when it is appropriate to call emergency services for help. Include emergency numbers and names on the list. Go through these with your child. Explain how to call and what to say. In emergencies, details are crucial. Always include your name, location, and the emergency, in any communication.
3. MAKE THE BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY
Show your child how to use your phone, how to call or message for help. Download an App like Secure 911, and you can share how the Panic SOS feature works. The user can send out a panic alert that will evoke a rapid response either for a general SOS or for a specific situation such as emergency medical transport or crisis management in the case of a home invasion. It’s as easy as swiping across your phone screen. If you have a teen with a smartphone, you can add the Secure 911 App to their phone for easy access. Adults and teens can also use the phone to message other Secure 911 members in their community groups to alert them of the situation or their whereabouts.
Having a child deal with any emergency is not ideal. It can be stressful for everyone involved. What is the best thing to do? Ensure every member of your family is prepared to deal with an emergency within the range of their capabilities. Use tools like Secure 911 to keep your family safe. The premium Panic SOS feature turns your smartphone into a panic button, connecting you to a rapid response control room that will respond to your emergency with the appropriate service 24/7.