Emergency Action Steps:

• Check

  • Is the scene safe?

  • What Happened

  • How many injured people are there?

  • Are they bystanders who can help?

   

  In an emergency, check the person:

  • For life-threatening conditions

   

• Call 9-1-1 for the following types of emergencies

  • Unconsciousness

  • No signs of life

  • Trouble breathing

  • Persistent chest pain or pressure

When in doubt, always call 9-1-1

Stay calm and DO NOT hang up until the EMS call taker (or dispatcher) tells you to do so.

• When Providing Care:

  • Reassure the person

  • Monitor the person's airway, breathing and circulation

  • Help the person rest in the most comfortable position

  • Keep the person from getting either chilled or overheated

  • Give care based on the conditions found

   

• Get Trained:

  • Your local American Red Cross chapter offers courses to help you and your family prepare for emergencies.  Additional information can be found here.