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Be
Prepared- Caretaker Emergency Phone Number
List and Call Sheet
If you haven't
done this yet, do it today! Put up a list of
emergency phone numbers on your
refrigerator, or in a prominent place where
all can see it, like near a phone. Keep it
in a fixed place. Do not let people walk off
with it. Tape it in place if you must.
Numbers you should list: 911 (or your
country’s 911 equivalent); poison control;
husband and wife’s (or your) office and cell
numbers; doctor, dentist, and veterinarian
numbers; a relative, close friend’s or
neighbor’s phone number; your home and/or
computer phone numbers; your home address.
It can be stressful when there is an
emergency so write on a sheet of paper what
a person should tell the operator when they
call 911. Keep this sheet near the emergency
phone list.
Sample call sheet for someone caring for a
child:
This is (actually write, give your name). I
am calling because (write, say why). It
involves a child. The phone number here is
(actually write it in). The address here is
(again write it in). The medications they
are taking are (write it in). They are
allergic to (write in any medicines they are
allergic to if any). Their pediatricians
name is (write it in). What should I do
until you get here?
Sometimes during an emergency the person on the other line will
want to know your name so they can use it to
calm you down. It makes things more
personal. Which sentence sounds more
appealing to you? "Sarah I want you to open
the airways…" "Ms. I want you to open the
airways…"
Buy a how-to-sheet for CPR and basic first aid. Keep it near the
emergency phone numbers. Everyone living in
your home should know where the emergency
phone list, call sheet, and emergency
CPR/First Aid chart are placed. Make sure
all caretakers know where they are. Here’s
an idea, take your older child with you when
you take a CPR and basic first aid class.
They might not be able to get certified
depending on how old they are and where you
live, but at least in an emergency situation
they can help you or their grandparents if
need be.
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