Social Studies War Survival

Emergency Response
Knowing what to do in an emergency may save a life. It is a good idea to practice some basic first aid
skills so that you will be prepared. Review the following information with your students. Then, do the
activity.
Emergency Phone Call:
Whenever a victim is in a life-threatening situation, you should always call for help. Many
communities have access to emergency services by calling 911. This number will connect you to a
dispatch person who can transfer your call. If your community does not have a 911 service, you can
dial 0 for the operator, or dial your local hospital or fire station directly.
When you make an emergency call, you should always give the following information:
1. Give your name and the phone number from where you are calling. This will help the dispatcher
if your phone line is disconnected.
2. Give the address and location of the emergency. This information will be routed to the
emergency service people.
3. Describe the accident. This will help the dispatcher decide what emergency services may be
required and what they should be prepared for.
Activity:
Have your students practice making emergency phone calls. Write brief descriptions of emergency
situations on slips of paper and have your students select them from a hat. Pair students with partners
and have them take turns being the dispatcher and the emergency caller. Have a couple of students
model their conversations in front of the class.
The following are some resources that you may want to tap for further instructional materials or
information.
National Safety Council
444 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 5274800
National Injury Information Clearinghouse
5401 Westbard Avenue
Room 625
Washington, DC 20207
(301) 4926424
Your Local Red Cross Chapter
Also worthwhile is the publication entitled American Red Cross Advanced First Aid and
Emergency Care produced by the American Red Cross and published by Doubleday &
Company in 1979.
Teacher Note: You may want to invite a health professional to instruct your class in further first aid
techniques such as rescue breathing, airway obstruction, and CPR.
Teacher Created Resources, Inc. #604 Interdisciplinary Unit: Survival
In Germany call 112 not 911