Jesse loves going shopping. He goes all the time with his friends and family. But one day,
Jesse got lost in the store. It was the worst day ever because Jesse didn't know how
he would get home. This made him pretty scared. He didn't know his mom's name or her phone number.
Luckily, he knew his name. The cashier used the store's intercom system to find his family.
Jesse now understands that it's important to know not only his personal information
but his family's too. Let's learn all about personal information with Jesse!
Your personal information identifies who you are, where you live, and how people can contact you. It
includes things like your name, phone number, and address. Knowing the personal information
of yourself and your family members can keep you and your family safe. If you are lost or
in some kind of trouble, others may not be able to help you if they don't have this information.
This information is personal because it belongs just to you.
It should not be shared with everyone. It should only be shared with adults
that you trust in an emergency. It's okay to give your personal information to the emergency
responders. These are the people there to help, like police officers or firefighters.
If you call 911, the operator – that's the person who picks up the phone – will need to
know your name and address.
Here are some steps to take in order to learn your personal information. First,
know your full name and birthday. Your full name is your first,
middle, and last names. Knowing your full name and birthday ensures that emergency responders will
know who you are. Next, ask your adult to write down their full name, address, and phone number.
It's important to know the full name of all the adults who take care of you.
Knowing your home address is important too.
If you have more than one, it's important to learn all of them. You can start with where you spend
most of your time. Try to know the phone number of at least one adult who takes care of you.
Choose the adult that is the most likely to be able to respond at any time of the day or night.
Then, make sure you know what your allergies or medical conditions
are. If you have allergies to any food, animals, or medicine, it's important to
know exactly what you are allergic to. If you have a medical condition, it's important to know
what it's called and how it affects your body. If you are ever in an emergency,
you may need to tell this information to the people who are there to help you.
Finally, practice repeating this information until you have it memorized. Reading this
information out loud can help you memorize it. To memorize something means that you know
it without having to look at the written information. It's helpful to have all of
this information written down and in a special, safe place or have a way to carry it with you.
Okay, let's review the steps again. First, know your full name and birthday.
Next, ask your adult to write down their full name, address, and phone number. Then,
make sure you know what your allergies or medical conditions are.
Finally, practice repeating this information until you have it memorized. Okay, Jesse learned
a lot about his personal information. He earned his... Information Master Badge!
You can earn your badge too! Know your personal information, and keep it safe. See you soon!