STAY SAFE AROUND ANIMALS

1.) WHY SHOULD I LEARN TO "STAY SAFE"?
2.) WHO COULD BE ATTACKED BY AN ANIMAL?
3.) WHY DO ANIMALS ATTACK?
4.) PROTECT YOURSELF
If you feel threatened by an animal:
^o Remain quiet.
^o Move slowly, not quickly.
^o Avoid jumpy movements or actions.
^o Face the animal. Don’t turn around with your back to the animal.
^o Don’t run away from the animal.
^o Try to put something between you and the animal to shield yourself. A bag, a clipboard, briefcase, package, or a bench, chair, table or other large object.
^o Don't shout or yell or make other loud or threatening noises.
^o Don’t make any threatening gestures.
^o Look just over an animal's head. Don't look directly into it’s eyes.
^o Back up slowly out of the animal’s area. Be sure you continue to face the animal.

If you feel threatened, give firm, simple commands,
If you're attacked by an animal:
If you’re knocked down by an attacking animal:
5.) IF YOU'RE BITTEN OR SCRATCHED
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7.) SAFETY TIPS