Loading...
Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Simple steps for a child who is alone and cannot find their parent or guardian.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You cannot see mum, dad, or teacher.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You do not know the way back.
Scene hazards: Traffic, Strangers, Dark isolated areas
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stop. Take a breath.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Look for shop sign or person in uniform.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Walk to counter — tell worker you are lost.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay inside shop until helper calls your parent.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Helper will call 1098 or 112 for you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Know parent phone number or write it on paper in pocket.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shop staff and police reunite most lost children within minutes when child stays visible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Childline 1098 helps any child in distress.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT hide where no one can see you.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT go with someone who says "come to my car" without telling a shop worker.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hide until parents find you
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hiding under shelves or bushes delays help. Visible safe spot with an adult is better.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Parents and searchers pass without seeing the child.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Only talk to police — shop people are strangers
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Busy shop with counter staff is a standard safe-help point taught worldwide.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Child stays alone in unsafe area refusing all help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You are scared but many adults will help if you ask at a safe busy place.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Running far makes it harder for parents to find you.