Emergency Situations That Could Be Reported – Basic 4 Security Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

What is an Emergency? 

An emergency is a sudden, serious situation that needs immediate help to prevent harm, save lives, or stop damage. It cannot wait – help is needed NOW!

Signs of an Emergency:

• Someone’s life is in danger
• Someone is badly hurt
• A crime is happening
• Property might be destroyed
• Quick action is needed

Emergency Situations to Report

• ROBBERY 

What it is: When thieves take things by force Report when you see:

• Armed robbers attacking
• Thieves breaking into houses
• People being robbed
• Shops being looted

• ACCIDENT 

What it is: Unexpected event causing injury Report when you see:

• Car crashes
• Someone falling from height
• Motorcycle accidents
• People seriously hurt
• Hit and run cases

FIRE OUTBREAK 

What it is: Uncontrolled fire Report when you see:

• Buildings on fire
• Bush burning dangerously
• Smoke from houses
• Electrical fires
• People trapped in fire

KIDNAPPING 

What it is: Taking someone by force Report when you see:

• Someone forced into a car
• Children being taken
• People calling for help
• Suspicious van taking people
• Missing persons

• FLOOD 

What it is: Too much water in wrong places Report when you see:

• Water entering houses
• Roads covered with water
• People trapped by water
• Bridges about to collapse
• Rising water levels

• SEXUAL ABUSE 

What it is: When someone touches or hurts private parts Report when:

• An adult touches you wrongly
• Someone forces inappropriate touching
• You see this happening to others
• Someone threatens you about it. Tell a trusted adult immediately!

Other Emergencies to Report:

• Building collapse
• Gas leakage
• Poisoning
• Armed violence
• Bomb threats

When NOT an Emergency:

• Small cuts or bruises
• Minor arguments
• Lost toys
• Non-serious illness

How to Report:

1. Stay safe first
2. Call emergency numbers (112)
3. Tell trusted adults
4. Give clear information
5. Don’t put yourself in danger

Remember: If you’re not sure if it’s an emergency, report it anyway. Better safe than sorry!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. An _______ is a serious situation needing immediate help.
2. Report _______ when thieves attack.
3. Call 112 for _______ situations.
4. _______ is taking someone by force.
5. Tell trusted _______ about sexual abuse.

B. True or False:

1. Emergency can wait till tomorrow. _______
2. Report fire outbreak immediately. _______
3. Minor cuts are emergencies. _______
4. Kidnapping should be reported. _______
5. All accidents need reporting. _______

C. Circle the emergencies:

• Robbery
• Homework
• Fire outbreak
• Playing
• Kidnapping
• Sleeping
• Accident
• Flood

D. Emergency or Not? Write E or N:

1. Armed robbers attacking _____
2. Lost pencil _____
3. Building on fire _____
4. Small argument _____
5. Car accident _____

E. Match situation to action:

1. Fire outbreak a. Call police
2. Robbery b. Call fire service
3. Accident c. Call ambulance
4. Flood d. Evacuate area

F. Answer:

1. What is an emergency?
2. Name 3 emergencies you should report.
3. What number do you call for emergencies?