If it’s too dangerous to stay, what should you do?

• A. Get away and call us from somewhere safe
• B. Stay on the line and monitor
• C. Hang up
• D. Move to a safe area

Answer: (A)

Safety comes first. If the scene is too dangerous to stay, your priority is to get away to a safe location and call emergency services from there. Moving to safety protects you from harm and lets you communicate clearly about your location and what you see. If you stay on the line while danger remains, you may be put at risk and could miss important instructions. Hanging up ends the contact when responders may still need to know what’s happening. Moving to a safe area and then calling ensures help can be dispatched promptly. So the best action is to get away and call from somewhere safe.