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| Safety
During an Explosive Incident |
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| a. |
If
an argument seems unavoidable, try to have it a room or area
that has access to an exit and not in a bathroom, kitchen or
anywhere near weapons |
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| b. |
Practice
how to get out of your home safely. Identify which doors, windows,
elevator or stairwell would be best. |
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| c. |
Devise
a code word to use with your children, family, friends and neighbors
when you need the police. |
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| d. |
Decide
and plan where you will go if your have to leave home (even
if you don't think you will need to) |
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| e. |
Always
remember--You don't deserve to be hit or threatened. |
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| Safety
when preparing to leave |
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| a. |
Open
a savings account in your name to establish or increase your
independence. |
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| b. |
Leave
money, an extra set of keys, copies of important documents and
extra clothes with someone you trust so you can leave quickly |
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| c. |
Keep
the shelter phone number close at hand and keep some change
or a calling card on you at all times for emergency phone calls. |
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| Safety
in your Home |
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| a. |
Change
the locks on your doors as soon as possible |
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| b. |
Discuss
a safety plan with your children for when you are not with them. |
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| c. |
Inform
you children's school, day care, etc., about who has permission
to pick up your children |
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