War is when countries or groups fight using weapons and armies. This can damage buildings, roads, and homes and make places unsafe for people.
War can damage or destroy places where families live and work.
Many families may have to leave their homes temporarily to stay safe.
War is not something children are responsible for fixing. Stay calm, stay close to trusted adults, and follow safety instructions.
Keep slippers or shoes next to your bed. If glass breaks, you won't hurt your feet.
Keep windows closed during danger. This reduces flying glass and debris.
Put tape in a cross (X shape) on windows (only if adults decide to). This can help reduce how glass shatters.
Interior rooms are safer. Move your sleeping spot away from windows if possible.
Closed curtains will reduce glass shattering inside the room
Keep fire extinguisher and first aid box in a safe room
Glass can break suddenly, distance from windows matters.
Underground and away from windows, one of the safest spots.
A designated safe place built for protection during emergencies.
No windows means no broken glass. Stay as low as possible.
Interior walls provide extra protection from outside dangers.
Enclosed stairwells are sturdy and protected from outside impact.
Unknown items on the ground could be very dangerous.
Even things that look harmless could be harmful.
Staying with your group keeps everyone safer.
Always ask an adult first, safety comes before belongings.
Only trust information from your trusted adults.
Your first choice always try to find your own family first.
Officers are trained to help children who are lost or in danger.
Medical workers in uniform can help keep you safe.
If you are near a school, teachers are trusted adults.
Firefighters and emergency responders are there to help.
Families with children are generally safe people to approach.
Memorise at least one adult's phone number by heart.
Be able to say your full address clearly to any adult.
Never leave a safe place or group without telling an adult.
Walk through your family's plan so everyone knows what to do.
Identify the safest room in your home, no windows, interior wall.
During explosions, glass can shatter and fly across an entire room even from a closed window.
Putting tape in an X shape on windows helps hold glass together if it breaks, reducing dangerous shards.
Many injuries during emergencies happen to feet from broken glass that's why shoes by the bed matter.
Staying low during dangerous situations reduces your chance of being hurt by flying debris.
- Play games
- Follow the adults
- Explore new places
- Hide by yourself
- Near a window
- In the backyard
- A room with no windows
- On the roof
- Stay close to adults
- Ask questions
- Touch strange objects
- Practice emergency plans
- Your favorite toy car
- Snacks
- A heavy blanket
- All your books
- Play video games all day
- Know your home address
- Talk to strangers
- Ignore instructions
Practice saying this out loud 3 times!
"My name is ______. I am with ______. If I get lost, call ______."
Say your full home address out loud right now.
Memorise one trusted adult's phone number by heart.
Walk to the safest room in your home, no windows, strong walls.
B) Follow the adults.
Your trusted adults know best how to keep you safe
C) A room with no windows.
These rooms are safer because there's no glass to shatter.
C) Touch strange objects.
Unknown items could be dangerous; always tell an adult first.
B) Snacks.
It's important to have food and water when you have to leave quickly.
B) Know your home address.
This helps adults know where to take you or how to contact family if you get separated.
Take a breath. Panic makes things harder.
Always stay with your trusted adult, never wander off.
Move away from windows immediately when danger is near.
Basement, shelter, or a windowless interior room.
Their instructions keep you safe. Always listen and obey.
Stay calm, stay close to trusted adults, and always follow the safety rules! 🛟💪
Written for Kids. Surprisingly Useful for Adults.