by Bushkids
Accidents do happen – some are more life-threatening than others. However, depending on the situation it is often better not to try and be the hero of the day. Rather let the trained professionals handle the situations. Here is what to do if:
1. There is a thief in your house: the first step is to ensure that you are in a safe place. If they have not spotted you, try alert anybody else who may be in the house then try and get out of the house to call for help. If they have spotted you, co-operate with them. Do not try to put up any resistance because this will increase the likelihood of them hurting you or anybody else in the house. Only once you are sure they have gone alert the police and the medical services if necessary.
2. there is a fire: if it is a small fire e.g. like a stove fire provided your stove is not a gas one, you can throw some flour or mealie-meal over the flame. If the fire is in the pot, simply place the lid over the pot and let the fire die down. Remember, never use water to put out an oil based fire. If the fire is slightly bigger then get a bucket of sand and pour it over the flame to put it out.
If a room in the house catches fire, begin by closing all the windows or as many windows not only in that room but in the rest of the house as well. As you exit each room, ensure that you close the door behind you, provided the door handles are not too hot to touch. Ensure that whoever else is in the house is aware of the situation and that everyone gets out of the house immediately. Call the fire department.
If a friend is on fire: tell them to stop, drop and roll. Remember that of you or a friend suffers from any kind of burn wounds, do not put anything greasy on the wound. Rather, rinse of the area under cool running water then go to the emergency room for assistance. You can put a clean dressing gauze on the wound to prevent dirt getting into the wound on your way to the emergency room.
1. There is a thief in your house: the first step is to ensure that you are in a safe place. If they have not spotted you, try alert anybody else who may be in the house then try and get out of the house to call for help. If they have spotted you, co-operate with them. Do not try to put up any resistance because this will increase the likelihood of them hurting you or anybody else in the house. Only once you are sure they have gone alert the police and the medical services if necessary.
2. there is a fire: if it is a small fire e.g. like a stove fire provided your stove is not a gas one, you can throw some flour or mealie-meal over the flame. If the fire is in the pot, simply place the lid over the pot and let the fire die down. Remember, never use water to put out an oil based fire. If the fire is slightly bigger then get a bucket of sand and pour it over the flame to put it out.
If a room in the house catches fire, begin by closing all the windows or as many windows not only in that room but in the rest of the house as well. As you exit each room, ensure that you close the door behind you, provided the door handles are not too hot to touch. Ensure that whoever else is in the house is aware of the situation and that everyone gets out of the house immediately. Call the fire department.
If a friend is on fire: tell them to stop, drop and roll. Remember that of you or a friend suffers from any kind of burn wounds, do not put anything greasy on the wound. Rather, rinse of the area under cool running water then go to the emergency room for assistance. You can put a clean dressing gauze on the wound to prevent dirt getting into the wound on your way to the emergency room.
If you get lost: if you were travelling with your parents stop where you are. Do not go any further unless you can see a police officer or security office nearby where you can request assistance and wait to be picked up. Alternatively, locate a public phone and call home someone who would be able to come and pick you up. Then find a safe spot to wait. Do not accept assistance from strangers especially those offering you a lift.
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