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Have the following information written down and readily accessible in
the event of an emergency: Family name, children's names, house address
with nearest cross street, instructions on how to contact the parents,
phone number's) of close relatives and neighbors, doctor's name and
phone number along with a medical release. Include the phone number of
the poison control center (800) ------------ Please look up the phone
number for your area. If you have a printer,
a
blank emergency information form is available.
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In the event of an emergency:
Call 911:
identify yourself by name, tell them you are babysitting and state
the problem. State the address of the house where you are and the
nearest cross street. (Be sure to specify north, South, Avenue, Street,
etc.) Give the phone number you are calling from.
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Get written instructions about any medicines to be given to the children
-- how much and what time.
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Having visitors while babysitting is a bad policy. Always get approval
if you would like to have a visitor.
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Find out who you should call in case of an emergency. Be sure to get
their phone number.
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Be sure to meet the family dog.
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Take a walk through the house and check for any special locks, windows
that cannot be climbed out of, other telephones and anything all that
would be a problem in case of an emergency.
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During the walk through, check for hazards and things that the children
can get into, such as matches, lighter fluid, electric cords, plastic
bags, medication, or anything else that may be dangerous.
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Look to see if there is a pool. Check for doggie doors and any unlocked
doors or windows leading to that area.
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Have a mental fire drill: that is, plan on more ways than one to get
yourself and the children out of the house in case of fire.
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Be sure to find out if you are to give the children anything to eat or
drink before bed.
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Make sure all the doors and windows are locked from the inside, and lock
the front door after the parents leave.
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