Recognizing Emergencies
Your senses -- hearing, sight, and smell -- may help you recognize an emergency.
Emergencies are often signaled by something unusual that catches your attention.
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Unusual Noises Screams, yells, or moans Calls for help Breaking glass Crashing metal Screeching tires Changes in machinery Changes in equipment noises Sudden, loud voices
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Unusual Sights A stalled vehicle An overturned pot A spilled medicine container Broken glass Downed electrical wires Smoke or fire
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Unusual Odors Odors that are stronger than usual Unrecognizable odors
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Unusual Appearances or Behaviors Difficulty breathing Clutching the chest or throat Slurred, confused, or hesitant speech Unexplainable confusion or drowsiness Sweating for no apparent reason Unusual skin color
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