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RUN YELL TELL
Safe Choices, Safe Children
By Diana Jones
What do I say when I place an emergency call
?A child needs to understand that when they place the call, they must immediately say, "I have an emergency," "I need help," or anything else that lets the person on the other end of the phone know it is an emergency and assistance is needed. Children need to be prepared that they will be asked questions, and they must do their best to answer them. If the child is too scared and cannot talk, they need to know to stay on the line and someone will tell them what to do and trace the call. Most importantly, a child should learn never to hang-up until the person on the other end says that it is OK. Remember 911 and "0" are always free.
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