Emergency Preparedness for Year 6

What are the first steps you should take in an emergency situation?

• Start taking photos of the scene

• Assess the situation, call for help, provide first aid if trained.

• Ignore the situation and walk away

• Wait for someone else to act

How can you identify if someone needs first aid?

• Signs of distress, unresponsiveness, or visible injuries indicate someone may need first aid.

• They are smiling and laughing

• They are talking animatedly

• They are walking normally

What items should be included in a basic emergency kit?

• Sports equipment

• Food, water, first aid supplies, flashlight, batteries, multi-tool, important documents.

• Clothing and shoes

• Gardening tools

Describe the importance of staying calm during an emergency.

• Staying calm is unnecessary as emergencies require immediate action.

• Panic can help motivate quick responses in emergencies.

• Remaining calm can lead to missed opportunities for action.

• Staying calm is crucial as it enables clear thinking, effective decision-making, and better communication during emergencies.

How would you assess the safety of your environment after an emergency?

• Check for hazards, ensure safety of individuals, and follow emergency protocols.

• Ignore the situation and wait for help

• Leave the area without checking for dangers

• Start a fire to signal for assistance

What is the role of a fire extinguisher in an emergency?

• To provide first aid to injured individuals.

• To signal for help during a fire.

• To store flammable materials safely.

• The role of a fire extinguisher in an emergency is to extinguish small fires and prevent them from escalating.

Explain how to properly call for help in an emergency.

• Try to handle the situation on your own without assistance.

• Wait for someone else to call for help.

• Send a text message to a friend for help.

• Call emergency services, provide your location and details of the emergency.

What are some common emergency situations that might occur at school?

• Lunch menu changes

• Classroom decorations

• School sports events

• Natural disasters, medical emergencies, fires, lockdowns, accidents.

How can you prepare your family for a natural disaster?

• Rely solely on social media for updates

• Ignore weather warnings and stay indoors

• Wait for the government to provide assistance

• Create an emergency plan and kit, conduct drills, and stay informed.

What should you do if you encounter a stranger in an emergency?

• Ignore the stranger and walk away

• Call the police without assessing the situation

• Confront the stranger aggressively

• Assess the situation, determine if the stranger can help, and ask for assistance if safe.