You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Learn Five Simple Steps That May Save a Life

1. Call 9-1-1

2. Stay Safe

3. Stop the Bleeding

4. Position the Injure

5. Provide Comfort

Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders aren’t always nearby.
You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately.
You Are the Help Until Help Arrives.
Click on the links below to learn more about how you can help:

• An animated interactive video
• A web-based training program
• A downloadable instructor guide and student tools to provide in-person training

Why get involved when someone is badly injured?

According to a recent National Academies of Science study, trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under age 46. Life-threatening injuries require immediate action to prevent an injured person from dying. Those nearest to someone with life-threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care.

Take the You Are the Help Until Help Arrives web-based training below:

Download in-person training materials.
Source: Ready.gov