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Also, be warned. This film contains graphic footage of accidents. Viewer discretion is advised.
The producers wish to thank the following for their help in making this film.
THE GALARIAN SOCIETY for the PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS
WYNDON FIRE BRIGADE
NORTH MOTOSTOKE GAS
CHARING CROSS POKEMON CENTER
SATOSHI SHIGERU & KOICHI LTD.
HAMMERLOCKE ACCIDENT POKEMON CENTER
EAST HULBURY GAS
The film opens with shots of the insides of a house, inside of which are two Meowstics: Lucas and Lucy. At this moment, Lucy is currently preparing dinner in the kitchen, handling a chip pan over a stove, while Lucas is cleaning the bathroom.
The Galarian Insurance Association presents
Nobody Told Me!
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After the opening credits, the phone starts ringing, which Lucy hears.
“Hmm… I wonder who that is?” Lucy asks, heading to answer it, completely forgetting that there’s a boiling oil-filled chip pan on the stove, and now it’s been left unattended.
After washing his hands, Lucas leaves the bathroom, and spots Lucy talking on the phone. Thinking nothing of it, he heads to the couch and catches a glimpse of the inside of the kitchen, where he notices the chip pan still there.
“Wait, did she just leave that pan unattended?!” he asks himself, heading into the kitchen to see that the pan is still boiling.
The sight of this causes him to grow worried, realizing how dangerous this is. He even imagines the pan catching fire due to Lucy’s negligence. Thinking quickly, he walks over to the stove and checks the timer Lucy set to see how long until it’s time to remove the pan. Once it hits 0, he immediately turns the stove off and removes the pan.
“Phew, that was close,” Lucas says to himself, just as Lucy returns to the kitchen and sees him.
“Oh, hey Lucas,” she greets, “I assume you’re done in the bathroom?”
“Yeah, I am,” Lucas says, not happy with her negligence to what is a serious fire hazard, “I left that room just in time to notice your almost-fatal mistake,”
“Almost-fatal mistake?” Lucy asks, confused, “I was just on the phone,”
“You left a boiling chip pan unattended,” he points out, pointing to the pan, “If I hadn’t noticed it before the timer went off, we could’ve had a serious problem,”
She looks at the pan and notices that it’s not on the stove, which is also off, and that the timer hit 0 just as Lucas said. “I see… that might’ve caused the food to burn,” she admitted, ignoring the worst part.
“Not just that, but it could’ve led to something way worse than that: a house fire,” Lucas points out.
“House fire?! That could’ve happened?!” she exclaims.
“Pretty much,” he confirms, “You’re lucky I noticed before it happened. This sort of stuff happens all the time,”
“Really? I thought people’s homes were a safe place,” Lucy points out.
“Normally, they are, but that’s only if their occupants are careful,” Lucas also points out, “Sadly, due to a few seconds of carelessness, horrible things can happen to people in their own homes as a result of simple mistakes that could easily be avoided,”
“Well, I never knew about that before. Nobody told me!” she exclaims.
“Good thing I did,” he replies, before deciding on something: “Tell you what, since you didn’t seem to know about this sort of stuff until now, how about this: After dinner, I’ll help you get a better understanding of these things,”
“Good idea,” Lucy said.
After dinner…
Lucas and Lucy are now in front of the stove again, with the former holding the chip pan from before.
“Okay, so the first thing we should mention is the house fire risk I brought up before,” he explains before the film cuts to footage of a fire brigade made up entirely of Pokémon extinguishing a burning house, with his voice heard over it: “House fires are a big danger for people who are unlucky enough to suffer one in their home,”
It fades to a photo of a burned-down house, with a burnt chip pan on the stove being circled in red before his voice is heard again: “In fact, last year, fire brigades had to deal with over 14,000 fires caused by burning chip pans, which could’ve been avoided had the victims followed 4 simple rules,”
As he explains each rule, the film shows footage of a Braixen handling the pan, making sure to follow each rule.
- “When filling the pan with oil, don’t fill it with more than a third of it,”
- “When you put the fries into the pan, make sure that it isn’t more than half-full of oil,”
- “Never leave the pan unattended. That’s the mistake you made, Lucy,”
- “When the cooking is done, turn off the heat, and remove the pan,”
“As long as you follow those four rules, you won’t have to worry about this sort of stuff happening,” Lucas says as the film cuts to footage of a chip pan that’s on fire, before cutting back to the two Meowstics.
“Wow, that makes a lot of sense,” Lucy admits, “That could easily save a lot of trouble. But… what should be done if a fire does break out in the house?”
“That’s a good question,” Lucas begins, before exiting the kitchen with her, “If a fire does break out where you live, it’s best to raise the alarm before you do anything else and make sure everyone knows what’s happening. That’s when you should call the fire department,”
“That should ensure help is on the way in case the fire gets out of control, right?” she guesses.
“That’s right,” he confirms, “They’re on duty 24/7, but they’ll only be of help if they know where the fire is, and that’s what you should tell them,”
The film cuts to footage of a 911 operating center receiving calls as Lucas keeps talking. “If you call the fire department, your call will be sent to a control room like this one,” he explains, “The staff will listen to incoming calls and alert the nearest fire department by computer,”
Photos of an index and situation board are shown, as Lucas explains them: “They have access to an index that tells them what equipment should be used for any given situation, and a situation board to display up-to-date information about the fires being fought,”
Footage is then shown of a burning couch with smoke coming out of it.
“When a fire breaks out, it’s usually the smoke that kills,” Lucas explains, “Many things in the house, including furniture, can give off toxic fumes when set on fire, and these fumes can kill in minutes,”
It cuts back to the Meowstics.
“I see… but what about Fire Type Pokémon?” Lucy asks, “Don’t you think they’d be immune to fire?”
“Even so, not even Fire Types are immune to the toxic fumes that can be caused by fire,” Lucas points out, “But keeping doors and windows closed can prevent them from spreading,”
“Oh… that makes sense,” Lucy realizes, “So all of those fires could be prevented easily, like those 14,000 chip pans. They could’ve been avoided had people been careful,”
“Exactly,” Lucas confirms as the footage changes to show a thermostatically controlled deep fryer, “Of course, if you do a lot of deep frying, it may be a good idea to buy a thermostatically controlled deep fryer. It eliminates smells, and turns the heat off automatically before it becomes a hazard,”
The footage then cuts to a young Espurr psychically shaking an open matchbox while staring at it, as matches fall out.
“Fires are usually caused in many different ways, many of which can be avoided,” Lucas’ voice continues as the footage fades into a photo of an Eevee wrapped in bandages laying in a hospital bed, “Children under the age of 5 make up to around 25% of all home accidents,”
The footage cuts to a baby Pichu drinking from a baby bottle that’s been propped up on his cradle, which is on a table.
“Young children, no matter how safe they may look, are incredibly vulnerable, and should not be left to bathe or feed alone,” Lucas explains, “For example, this isn’t safe at all. A baby can choke to death on a propped-up bottle, and baby cradles should be kept on the floor, and not on a table, where it can easily overbalance,”
We then see a baby Alolan Vulpix being bathed by her mother as the tub fills with water, while Lucas’ voice continues to be heard: “Bath water can be a killer too. If you leave your child alone in a tub of water, then unless it’s a Water Type Pokémon, it could drown in just a matter of moments,”
It cuts back to the two Meowstics, both of whom are now standing in front of a guarded fireplace in a different house.
“As children grow up and become more adventurous, it can be harder keeping an eye on them, but it’s still essential to look for hazards, and find ways of dealing with them” Lucas explains, pointing to the guarded fireplace as Lucy looks at it, “So try looking at things from their viewpoint. If you have children in your house, put yourself in their position. What they can do today, they will do tomorrow,”
“So seeing things from their point of view will help in case there’s something they could reach that could potentially be dangerous?” Lucy asks.
“That’s right,” Lucas explains, walking over to a window, “When you’ve identified the danger, you can find a way to fix the problem. Take this window for example,”
Pointing out the childproof lock on it, he unlocks and opens the window before closing and relocking it, explaining: “A child could easily reach and unlock this window, so it’s been fitted with childproof locks that aren’t very expensive, and were fitted in minutes,”
The footage then cuts to a young Cleffa in a room, walking over to a bag on the floor. Lucas’ voice goes on as the Cleffa reaches into the bag, and pulls out what looks like a container of pills.
“So take a look at your home from your children’s viewpoint,” he explains, “You’d be surprised by what you find. For instance, don’t keep medicine within their reach,”
It then cuts to a Lopunny storing a bottle of bleach in a high cupboard.
“Potentially dangerous substances, like pills or bleach, should be kept out of the reach of children, or stored in cupboards that they won’t be able to open,” Lucas explains, as it cuts to an open bag of peanuts, “And don’t forget that children could also choke to death on food that they can’t eat, like peanuts,”
The Meowstics are then shown to be in another kitchen different from the one in their house.
“Kitchens can be a dangerous place for a child to be on their own as well,” Lucas explained, “Let’s see if you can identify any dangers here, Lucy. There is a danger to children in this room, and I want you to look for it. Try seeing the room from a child’s eyes if that helps. You’d be surprised how simple mistakes can lead to serious accidents,”
Taking his advice, Lucy gets down on her knees and examines the room from a child’s viewpoint. She notices a trailing bag handle hanging from a counter. Getting back up on her feet, she inspects the bag itself and notices the cup of hot coffee in front of it.
“Okay, I think I found the problem here,” she says, pointing to the bag, “The bag itself is harmless, but if a child were to grab the hanging handle, it could bring down this cup of coffee,”
“That’s right, it can,” Lucas confirms, “And I don’t think you need any reminders of what a burn victim would look like. Of course, misuse of electrical equipment can also be dangerous,”
We are then shown an image of a currently active radiant heater.
“Radiant heaters like this can cause burns when used near young children,” Lucas explains, “Though the element is guarded, curious young hands or paws could find it irresistibly inviting,”
We then see a shiny Braixen putting clothes on a rack, not realizing that it’s in front of a working heater.
“If you use electrical equipment in the wrong place, or for the wrong purpose, it’s not just children who are likely to suffer,” Lucas explains, “Doing what this lady is doing is just asking for trouble,”
After it fades to an image of the bedroom having burned down as a result of the Braixen’s negligence, it cuts to a Lucario unplugging a TV. “Electrical equipment is perfectly safe if it’s regularly maintained and used correctly,” Lucas explains, “But if you take risks, you must expect to pay for them,” It then shows an image of a burned-down room, which likely would’ve happened had the TV not been unplugged. “Faulty electrical equipment can cause fires and the handiwork of DIY electricians can cause trouble every day,” he continues, “When the insulation of a wire fails, a fire could very well result,”
“If you need to extend a cable, use the right equipment for the job, and unless you’ve been trained to do the job properly, call a qualified electrician. It’s usually cheaper in the long run,”
We then see footage of someone connecting a 13-amp plug, seeing the right way to do it up close. “This is the right way to connect a 13-amp plug: the yellow and green earth at the far end, the blue neutral on the left, and the brown live on the right,” Lucas explains, “Do it the wrong way, and it can prove expensive,”
When it cuts to the Meowstics again, Lucy is looking at the way a plug for an electric fire has been connected and notices a problem.
“I guess this means that this plug wasn’t connected properly,” she points out, “It looks like the live and neutral wires were connected the wrong way,”
“That’s right, they were,” Lucas points out, “It’s because of that mistake that a baby died after touching the fire because while the switch was in the OFF position, the fire was still on. And look at the wiring,”
The two Meowstics examine the wire, which has been frayed. Lucas starts talking again, “Wiring doesn’t last forever. If you overload your power supply, you could very well put yourself in danger. It’s easy to overlook the results of years of wear and tear,”
We then see an image of a damaged wire, as Lucas continues, “If you find anything that isn’t safe, set it aside until it can be repaired,”
We then see an electric blanket that looks faulty. “Equipment that’s constantly in use must be regularly serviced. Don't expect it to work forever, or you could be in for a painful reminder,” Lucas continues, “Electrical installation or repair work should only be done by qualified professionals, so don’t do it yourself unless you have the necessary qualifications,”
We see a Zeraora working with a fusebox, as Lucas continues, “Electricity boards are always happy to advise on safety matters. Their engineers are well-equipped, and trained to help you make sure your home is safely wired,”
“Gas appliances should also be installed and maintained by people with the right qualifications who know what they’re doing. Again, the importance of regularly servicing all the equipment in use can’t be overemphasized,”
The Meowstics are now standing in front of a shiny heater.
“You see this heater?” Lucas asks Lucy, “It belonged to an old woman, and it heated her bath water,”
“Well, it looks like it’s in good condition,” Lucy says.
“That’s because she cleaned it every day… the outside, at least,” Lucas points out, “Although she used it for many years, it was never serviced. You see, for gas heaters like this one to work properly and safely, it needs air. Otherwise, it can give off carbon monoxide fumes, and they can be deadly, as the old woman who owned this one found out the hard way,”
“I see, so if your equipment isn’t regularly serviced by professionals, it can cause problems?” Lucy asks.
“That’s right,” Lucas confirms, “Regular servicing can keep equipment safe, and save lives,”
We then cut to footage of an elderly Espeon cooking eggs, as Lucas’ voice is heard again. “Old people are frequently involved in home accidents, so if anyone old lives with you, try and see things from their viewpoint,”
It cuts to an elderly Lucario falling asleep, as a cigarette in his mouth drops out of it, and lands on the newspaper on his chest. “As we get older, our senses deteriorate,” Lucas explains, “It becomes easier to fall asleep, especially after drinking or taking pills,”
We then see an elderly Zoroark trying to reach a high cupboard while standing on a chair, as Lucas goes on, “It also becomes easier to do things we know aren’t safe, but feel like we can get away with,”
“Every year, over 3,000 people die as a result of falls in their homes,” Lucas continues as we pan up a flight of stairs, “Again, the things that cause them are often simple. Later in life, falls can be even more complex,”
We then see an elderly Delphox slowly walking down the stairs, as Lucas keeps going, “Old people can often find it hard to walk or keep their balance. Their sight isn’t what it used to be, and dirty glasses or poor lighting can make what isn’t very clear anyway impossible to see. So if someone old lives with you, make sure the stairs are better lit, look for anything loose on them, and you could prevent a lot of pain and heartache,”
The film then shows footage of a Cinderace trimming a hedge while on a stepladder, as Lucas keeps talking, “You’d be surprised how many people get hurt falling off of ladders. Many don’t even fall from a great height. Sometimes it’s just a few feet or even inches,”
We then see a Zoroark climbing up a ladder to clean the windows of his house, as Lucas talks again: “Never use a ladder like this on your own unless the base is held or weighted down,”
It then cuts to the Meowstics walking down a hallway.
“If you enjoy handiwork, you’ll find there’s a lot you can do to make your home safer, but remember that when you’re working, it’s not just you that could be injured,” Lucas explains, “Clean up as you go along, keep spectators at a safe distance, and when you’re done, put everything away so curious hands or paws can’t find anything dangerous to play with later,”
The Meowstics reach a door and head into a room, where there are 2 panes of glass on frames.
“Now, as every parent knows, keeping your children out of trouble is never easy,” Lucas explains, “But many of the things that can cause injuries can be eliminated with a little care and thought. Take these panes of glass for example,”
The Meowstics walk up to one of them, and look at it, as Lucas explains: “This is the kind of glass you’d expect to find in a regular glass window. Now, Lucy, I want you to back away from the window, and fire a Shadow Ball at it, preferably at the same force as if a 7-year-old child were to run into it,”
“Okay,” Lucy says, before backing away from the window and firing a Shadow Ball at it, causing the window to break.
“Did you see that? The window broke, leaving behind some shards of broken glass,” Lucas points out, “Now imagine if a child were to collide into a window like this. What do you think would happen?”
Lucy thinks about that, before immediately becoming uncomfortable, “That makes sense, but it can be avoided, right?”
“Yes, it can,” Lucas says, walking to the other pane of glass, “This is toughened safety glass. It’s as thick as the glass panel from before, but it’s much tougher than normal glass. Go ahead, fire another Shadow Ball at it,”
Lucy fires a Shadow Ball at the second glass pane, which doesn’t break.
“Hey, it didn’t break this time!” Lucy exclaimed, “No damage, so no injuries, right?”
“Right,” Lucas confirmed, “It’s a bit more expensive, but the cost is so much easier to live with than the possible consequences of ignoring the dangers. Of course, if you’ve got to economize, the local DIY store might be able to supply you with an adhesive safety film which can prevent the ordinary glass from shattering if someone runs into it,”
Now the two are back in their house.
“Wow, that’s a lot of stuff I was told,” Lucy said, “Until now, I had no idea that it wasn’t very easy to keep your home safe,”
“It can be as long as you know what you’re doing, and are careful,” Lucas points out, before turning to face the viewer, “If you want to protect yourself, your family, and your friends, check to see if anything’s wrong, and you might be able to find a way to get around the issue. It might take a while, but you’ll find it’s worth it,”
Now Lucy faces the viewer, and talks, “Our homes are so familiar, we often assume it’s safe, but it’s only as safe as we make them. It pays to give safety the attention it deserves, and the alternative just isn’t worth it,”
The camera fades away from the two as they wave goodbye to the viewer, as the camera fades away from the house, and fades to black as the credits roll.
Produced in the interests of safety for
THE GALARIAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION