What Parents Can Do

 

     "Just as the district and schools have safety plans that we review and update regularly, parents need to review their emergency plans."

• Make sure that updated emergency contact information is on file in your child's school. This is particularly important if you have had a change in phone numbers.
  
  

• Know what radio / TV stations to listen to for emergency information.
  
  

• Be sure that the school has the current information about your caregiver.
  
  

• Be sure your child knows what to do / where to go if there is an emergency and no one is at home.
  
  

• Be sure your child knows how to reach you at all times.
  
  

• Be sure your child knows what to do if he / she comes home early. Should your child call you or someone else to let you know?
  
  

• Make sure your school has an alternate person to contact when there is an early dismissal due to a crisis event and you cannot be reached.
  
  

• If your child has lost the key to the house and can't get in, what should he/she do?
  
  

• Talk to your child about personal safety.
  
  

• Teach your child how to recognize danger signals.
  
  

• Make sure your child knows the sound of the smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sirens. Be sure your child knows what to do when he / she hears these sounds at home or in public.