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911 safety for kids

Hey kids! Emery the Emergency Penguin is here to help you learn how, when, and where to call 911.

Are you ready to become a 911 All-Star? Here we go!

Meet Emery and His Friends – Introducing King County’s 9‑1‑1 Team

Lesson Plan - This guide for teachers describes everything needed to conduct the lesson.

Activity 1-Matching Responders to Vehicles worksheet

Activity 2-Matching Responders to Emergencies worksheet

Activity 3-Emergency and Not an Emergency game

Activity 4-Dialing Pad 
Activity 5-Role Playing Cards

Activity 6-Emery's Birthday Party Storybook (this book can also be checked out at Seattle and King County libraries)

Activity 7-Emery Puppets

Additional Items: Coloring Book, Information Card for parents

It’s Emery’s Birthday – Learning When to Call 9‑1‑1 with Emery The Emergency Penguin

Emery the Emergency Penguin celebrates his birthday while teaching essential 9‑1‑1 safety.

Emery the Emergency Penguin Visits a Fire Station – A Kid-Friendly Safety Tour

Emery the Emergency Penguin as he visits a local fire station to learn how firefighters work and prepare for emergencies.

Emery the Emergency Penguin Learns About Police Officers

Emery the Emergency Penguin visits a police station to learn how police officers help keep the community safe. Emery meets friendly officers who show him their patrol cars, uniforms, and equipment.