The best time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens. Make sure your family knows emergency phone numbers - and make sure your kids know how to place a call for help.
Emergency Numbers Having emergency numbers on hand is an essential part of being prepared.
During an emergency, it's easy to become disoriented or upset, so you need to have all important phone numbers readily available ahead of time. Write each phone number clearly so that it will be easy for kids to read. Teach Your Kids How to Call for Help Kids age four and over should be taught how to place an emergency call for help. Explain to your child that she might need to make an important call someday to get help for someone. Next, let her practice by speaking into an unplugged telephone.