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Safety on the Street
How to Protect Your Child When Traveling
By Teri Brown
Fannin says parents should discuss several things with their children when entering public places. "Before entering a building, find a 'meeting place' at or just outside the entrance of the building," Fannin says. "When entering, look for exits immediately and show them to your children. Some exits may be in front of you and some in back. Use the closest exit."
Check for clear exit paths. If there are not at least two exits or the exit paths are blocked, parents should report the violation to management and leave the building if it is not immediately addressed. Then call the local fire marshal to register a complaint.
While staying at a hotel, Fannin suggests that you ask if the facility is SafePlace Accredited. SafePlace Accreditation is based primarily upon national codes, standards and recommended practices in the areas of fire protection, security and health and life safety. A hotel that has earned accreditation is concerned about providing an excellent standard of care to its guests.
"Upon entering the room, children should be instructed in how to respond in an emergency," Fannin says. "Show them how to dial the front desk in an emergency and teach them never to open the adjoining doors."
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