Parent / Community Resources  Here are some helpful links & recommendations from various agencies: 

Emergency Pak: Have your children keep a few small items in their backpacks in case an emergency hits when they are away from home: 
water bottle & a baggie containing: granola bar or similar snack, note from parents with emergency phone numbers including one out of state, small flashlight. 
Have them use the items every few months to keep the water & food fresh then be sure to replace what is used immediately.

Remind your children:

• walk with a buddy
• do not talk with strangers
• do not accept rides from strangers
• do not approach unknown vehicles
• Give your child a password - if you ask someone else to pick-up your child, give them that password so the child will know it is okay
   
• Remind students to be careful walking to and from school (or anywhere) and encourage them to report any suspicious activity to school or law enforcement personnel.
• Communicate your family safety plan with your children and let them know of safe places in your community. 

Family Resources & Links:

• Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/ 

• Pep-C http://www.pep-c.org/evacuationplan/

• Pierce County Emergency Management http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/dem/pubed.htm

• Kids: http://www.piercefire.org/pcfd5/fireflies.htm

• Safe In The Sound Links by Seattle Police Department, Personal & Neighborhood Safety Links:  http://www.cityofseattle.net/police/prevention/

 

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