Are your kids heading back to school? It’s a good time to think about safety. It’s not a fun topic to discuss, so we developed a short quiz you can try as a conversation starter.
See how many of these safety tips you and your family know!
The Back-to-School Safety Quiz
1) What is a safe way to react if the doorbell rings unexpectedly?
2) Who do you call if there is an emergency?
3) If the power goes out – where would you find a flashlight?
4) When you arrive home, how do you make sure you are safe?
5) When you are home alone, are you allowed to post on TikTok and other social media?
6) If social media is allowed, what topics should you avoid mentioning?
Answers:
1) Look through the peephole, a window where they can’t see you, or use your video doorbell to see who or what is there. Check with your parents to see if someone is expected and if it’s okay to let them in.
2) It’s a good idea to have an emergency plan for each situation type and discuss this with the family. Resources for emergency planning.
3) Ensure a flashlight and emergency supplies are in accessible locations around the house and that the family knows where they are (and that the batteries are fresh).
4) Lock the door behind you and if you have a security system, re-arm it, then check in with one of your parents. With a smart home security system, parents can know at a glance if a family member has arrived home or left the premises.
5) This depends on the parent’s discretion, the age of the student, and other factors. Here is a resource article that may be helpful for parents.
6) Don’t broadcast personal topics – like being home alone, age, location, or upcoming trips or vacations.
Whether your student is going to school in Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Chapel Hill, Clayton, Garner, Holly Springs, Durham, Raleigh, Morrisville, or Pittsboro, Secur-Tek, Inc. wishes your family a safe and productive school year!