Safety

This site has tips to protect you and keep you safe in many different situations.

Resources in this category:

Bicycle Helmet Law List
http://www.helmets.org/mandator.htm

Do you have a bike? Maybe you've heard that you should wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of an accident. But did you know that there are some states or cities with a law saying you MUST wear a helmet whenever you ride your bike? Check out this list of states and cities with helmet laws.

Bicycle Safety Activity Kit
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/template.MAXIMIZE...

What should you check before riding your bike? Why should you wear a helmet? What clothes are the best for cycling? You can the answers to these questions and bicycle safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Bike Safety
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/bike_safety.html

Cycling safety information, including what to wear and the rules of the road.

CodeRedRover.org
http://www.CodeRedRover.org/

Have tons of fun with Rover the Home Safety Hound and while you're at it, learn how to make safe, smart choices in and around the home.

Danger Rangers
http://www.dangerrangers.com/

The Danger Rangers are animated characters who star in an award winning television series. They will teach you about safety and offer you some fun games to play.

FEMA for Kids
http://www.fema.gov/kids/

Help your family learn to prepare for a disaster and become a disaster action kid at this website from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Fire Safety.gov For Kids
http://www.firesafety.gov/kids/flash.shtm

Fire Safety.gov comes from the United States Fire Administration which wants to help prevent fires. The Kids Page is full of tips that can help you and your family be safe from fire. Visit this site to learn about fire safety, play games, take quizzes, color pictures and become a Junior Fire Marshall. You'll need Flash to view the page!

Helmets: Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
http://www.bhsi.org/index.htm

Volunteers put together this site with just about anything you would want to know about bicycle helmets. It includes tips on fitting helmets, reviews of helmets, lists of helmet laws, technical information about helmets, and more.

Hiking and Camping Safety
http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/tips/hiking.html

This can help you plan a camping trip. It has tips to help you plan, safety pointers, and a checklist of what to bring.

Injury Prevention - For Kids
http://chp.edu/CHP/Injury+Prevention+for+Kids

Safety sheets for inline skating, skateboarding, boating, jet sking, biking, hunting, riding ATVs, driving cars, and more. Hey, even the pros wear the safety gear.

Inside the Courtroom
http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/eousa/kidspage/index.html

This site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, provides information on different aspects of justice system and what happens in a courtroom.

Learn2 Avoid Frostbite
http://www.tutorials.com/07/0743/0743.asp

"Once the temperatures outside drop below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C), you're in the frostbite zone."

Learn2 Behave When Lost in the Woods
http://www.tutorials.com/04/0434/0434.asp

"Losing your way doesn't have to mean losing your head. Follow the tips in this 2torial to minimize the danger to yourself, and to keep yourself from getting even more lost. The goal here is not to turn you into a wilderness orientation expert (or a survival expert), but to make it as easy as possible for others to find you safe and sound."

Learn2 Treat a Dog Bite
http://www.tutorials.com/09/0910/0910.asp

This site will "take you through the steps for cleaning and dressing a wound," and also addresses "the special measures you can take if the situation is more serious."

McGruff.org
http://www.mcgruff.org/

This site presents safety tips for children of all ages. There are safety-related activities and games with McGruff and his friends for kids 5-12 years old, tips for teenagers and young adults on how to fight crime, and resource materials for adults working with children and young adults.

No Bully
http://www.nobully.org.nz/

Are you being bothered by a bully? This site helps kids and their parents learn aboutbullies and how to prevent problems. You can also play the No Bully game.

Otto Club
http://www.ottoclub.org/

"Puzzles, games and more related to traffic safety."

Owlie Skywarn Homepage
http://noaa.kids.us/

Join Owlie the Owl as he shares tips for staying safe during dangerous weather (like tornadoes, lightning, flash floods, hurricanes, and winter weather). Here, you'll also find advice for protecting yourself from carbon monoxide.

Poison Prevention
http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/poisonsafe/

Learn what poisons are and how you can avoid them. Play games and draw in the coloring book as you go.

Prevention Links for Kids and Teens
http://www.fadaa.org/

Links for students related to substance abuse prevention and violence prevention.

Propelled by Pedals: A Fun Guide to Bicycles
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002670/

Students from Sherwood Elementary School made this site about bicycling. It answers questions like, "How do I choose a bike?" It also has information about how bicycles work and about cycling safely.

Safety City
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/kids/

Vince and Larry (two crash dummies) teach you safety rules for biking, walking, and riding a school bus.

Severe Weather Safety Guide
http://www.srh.noaa.gov/oun/severewx/safety.php

Find safety tips for tornadoes, flash floods, lightning, blizzards, hurricanes, and more.

Sparky the Fire Dog
http://www.sparky.org/

Let Sparky the Fire Dog teach you about fire safety. You can also get some good information about dalmatians and firetrucks at this site, too.

Sports and Recreation Injury Prevention - For Kids
http://www.chp.edu/besafe/kids/kidssptrecintro.php?base=sr

This site has tips to keep players from getting hurt. It has safety hints for basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and lots of other sports.

Staying Safe in the Water
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/water.html

This site has water safety information for swimming pools, lakes and ponds, beaches, and water parks.