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School & Bicycle Safety
With students heading back to school this month,it's a great
time to think about safety and preparing for emergencies.

First Aid
Every household -even every car- should be equipped with
a first aid kit. Will your child know how to handle a minor medial
emergency?

If your child is injured, would you be able to respond quickly?
A variety of CPR and first aid classes are scheduled weekly so that everyone can be trained to
save a life.

School Emergency Plan
Some emergencies, such as a chemical release, require sheltering in place instead of leaving the
place you are and exposing yourself even more. Others, such as a fire, require evacuation.

Each parent should find out the emergency plan for your child's
school.
Will the school keep children in the building until a parent can pick them up or send them home on
their own? Where do the children go in case of an evacuation?

Be sure to give the school updated information about how to reach you.

For Bus Riders
  • Line up facing the school bus door, not along the side of the school bus.
  • Don't play in the street while waiting for the school bus.
  • Carry your belongings in a backpack or book bag, not loose in your arms.
  • Never reach under a school bus to get anything that has rolled or fallen underneath.
  • After getting off the school bus, move immediately onto the sidewalk or road shoulder, out of
    traffic.
  • Wait for a signal from the bus driver before you cross the street. Walk at least 10 steps
    away from the front of the bus so that the bus driver can see you.
  • Never cross the street behind the school bus.

For Walkers
  • Never walk alone. Always walk with a buddy.
  • Pay attention to all traffic signals and instructions from crossing guards. Never cross the
    street against the light, even if there are no cars coming.
  • Stay on the sidewalk, not on the side of the street.

Many bicycle injuries can be prevented by wearing a
correctly-fitting helmet while riding. Even children using
tricycles or bikes with training wheels should wear
protective headgear. Adults should also wear helmets
at all times, including when riding with children. The
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute has more information
on how to correctly fit a helmet.

Be sure that helmets meet standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC),
the Snell Memorial Foundation or the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Look for
a label or a sticker on the box or inside the helmet indicating that it meets the above standards.

  • Wear closed shoes while riding a bike.
  • Make sure your bike and your child's bike have good brakes, a front light and effective
    reflecting material.
  • Ride only in safe areas and at safe times.
  • Make sure bikes are the correct size for the rider.
  • Learn about bicycle etiquette, laws and safe riding practices, and teach your children about
    them.
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