The Magnet


I am sure you learned something new

from completing the worksheet.

The worksheet helps us think about what we need

and who we can depend on

when an emergency or disaster happens.

Now, we will work on the magnet.

The magnet is very important.

It is information posted on your refrigerator

that tells people how to help you

and who to contact if there was an emergency.

First responders,

the people who arrive at your home to help you,

relying on this information,

even though they may be strangers,

and you do not know them,

their job is to come into a person's home

and help people who are hurt, injured or not safe

during an emergency.

Using our Feeling Safe, Being Safe kit,

there are certain things that we can do

that are gonna warn us when we arrive

and see the magnet on the refrigerator that says,

"This is who I am.

 

These are the medications I take.

And these are very important things

that you need to know about me."

For instance, "I am deaf.

I only use American sign language.

I don't need to be overwhelmed

by 10 people walking into my house

with all these lights and things flashing

because that affects my disability."

(siren wailing)

Let's now fill out your magnet.

Your facilitator will provide you

with permanent markers,

so that the information on the magnet

will not rub off or smear.

Like, Sam, in the video, remember to post the magnet

on the refrigerator for all to see.

At the end of this video,

please use your worksheet to complete your magnet

and the Discussion Questions and Activity.

And then click 5, Emergency Kit.