DO NOT put 911 into a pre-dial button. Teach your children their name, address and phone number. Post this information by the telephone and show your child where it is. Practice 911 emergency procedures, similar to practicing an escape plan. Include practicing unlocking the front door after dialing 911 and turning the front porch light on and off.
Access can delay help getting to a victim and, in emergencies, every second counts.
And this is only done through talking about emergencies and practicing scenarios. Make sure to include regular family talks on what to do in the event of an emergency and what not to do. By doing so, you will give them the confidence in themselves to successfully get through an emergency should it happen.