Public Safety Tips for Keeping Kids Safe Outside

Written by KOVA Corp

Kids naturally love the outdoors, whether it be a park or a playground.  However, with this comes the parental responsibility of ensuring that your kids are safe outside, and ensuring that they know some basic tips.

Here are a couple of public safety tips that we at KOVA think would be a good idea for your kids to know.  Consider hanging them up on the fridge as a reminder.  If you have younger kids, go over them as a family and play the “what if” game, and ask your children what they would do in certain situations, then discuss the best way to handle dangerous situations.

The Basics

  • Don’t hang out in parks, playgrounds, the woods, parking lots, schoolyards, or any place that will probably be deserted after hours.
  • Learn the best route to school and other places visited frequently.
  • Never leave with anybody you do not know, no matter what they say to you.
  • Never open the door when home alone and do not answer the phone. If it is an emergency, call 911 but do not open the door.
  • Always have a friend with you when you go somewhere.
  • Always listen to and follow your instincts.

Dealing With Strangers

  • Don’t trust anyone you don’t know well.
  • Don’t listen to stories strangers might tell you to get you to follow them.
  • Never get close to anyone who approaches you or asks for help from their car.

Bullies 101

  • Always tell a grown up you trust about any bully that is bothering you.
  • If a bully bothers you, stay close to an adult or with friends, and avoid places where the bully hangs out.
  • Be firm and stand your ground with bullies. If they try to take something from you, say no.

Apartment Safety

  • Know which places in an apartment building are safe to play in, and which could be dangerous.
  • Always stay away from deserted places such as stairwells or storage rooms.
  • Stand near the control panel when riding the elevator alone or with a grown-up you do not know, this way you can press the emergency button or button to the next floor, if you need to.
  • Do not get into an elevator if someone who makes you nervous or uncomfortable is already riding the elevator.
  • If you feel scared, go to the nearest apartment, but don’t go inside. Have them call your apartment or lobby desk, if there is one.   

We care about our communities and want to provide the best public safety solutions available. For any questions about our services, contact us. You never know when it might be necessary for a child to call 911, and when they do, our solutions help emergency responders to ensure that help is on the way fast.

 
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