Before the
Baby-sitter Arrives
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Make sure that the
children
and all family members are familiar with your home escape
plan including escape routes and your outside meeting place.
(You
may wish to post the escape plan where everyone will see it).
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Speak to responsible
neighbors so that, in an emergency, the baby-sitter may contact
them.
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Post emergency
numbers by the phone (police, fire, ambulance).
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Include neighbor’s
name and telephone number and also the number where the baby-sitter
can reach you.
When the
Babysitter Arrives
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Tour the home
with the baby-sitter. Point out the children's bedrooms and
exits
from those rooms.
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Review your
home
escape plan with the baby-sitter. Discuss the floor plan pointing out
marked
exits. Show the baby-sitter the outside meeting place and location
of your neighbors’ houses.
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Make it clear
to the baby-sitter that if there is smoke or fire, your ONLY
concern is that everyone get out of the house quickly and
safely. If the smoke alarm sounds, NO ONE should try
to locate the fire and NO ONE should try to
put
it out!
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Point out emergency
telephone numbers to the baby-sitter and provide him or her
with an emergency information sheet.
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Provide a flashlight
for
the baby-sitter in the event of a power failure.
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Provide any
additional information to the baby-sitter about the children's
routines and special needs i.e. allergies, medical conditions
and medications.
Baby-sitter
Responsibilities In The Event Of Fire
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Always keep the safety
of the children in mind. Get them to safety.
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If you see or smell
smoke, or detect an odor of gas, get the children
immediately to a safe location outside the building and call
the Fire Department at 9-1-1.
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Do not waste
time dressing the children, even in cold weather - wrap them
in a blanket or other suitable covering.
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Do not turn on
switches as this may create a spark, ignite gas vapors and cause an
explosion.
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Never re-enter
a burning building. Smoke and gases from a fire can be fatal.
Remember
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Keep matches
and lighters away from children.
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Keep children away
from space heaters.
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Keep children in
sight at all times.
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Always keep emergency
information for baby-sitters in a conspicuous place.
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