What are the basic emergency action steps?

Check, call, care is the basic order.

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  2. Care, run, call
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Why: First check the scene and the person. Then call 911 for serious problems. Then give care within your training.

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Answer: Check, call, care. First check the scene and the person. Then call 911 for serious problems. Then give care within your training.

  1. American Red Cross Tips for Handling Emergencies www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/articles/tips-for-handling-emergencies
    “Check, Call, Care” Framework
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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