Knowing how to stay safe at home is just as important as knowing the family rules. Again, this is something you need to talk over with your mum, dad, or both of them. Go over safety rules for the kitchen if you'll do any cooking while you're home alone. It's a good idea to practise what you would do in a real emergency, just in case something terrible happens.
Kids who are home alone might worry that someone could break into the house and hurt them. The good news is that this is very unlikely. But keeping the doors and windows locked will help you stay safe.
Decide with your mum or dad what to do if the phone rings or someone knocks at the door. It's never a good idea to tell someone that you're home by yourself. And when you get home and find the door is open or a window is broken, don't go inside. Instead, go to a neighbour you trust and ask for help.
Other kinds of emergencies could come up too, like a fire, or you or a brother might get sick or hurt. Just in case, you'll need to know：
◆how to dial 911
◆your address and phone number
◆the name, address, and the phone number of the place where your mum or dad works
◆the name，phone number, and address of a trusted neighbour
