• Be 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. If you need to update any emergency contact information please call LNS at 941-486-2171.
• Update the schools list of people that are authorized to pick up your student at school. No person can take your child from the school unless they are on the schools list.

 At home parents can:

• Be sure you know what radio/tv stations to listen to for emergency information.
• Be sure your child knows what to do/where to go if there is an emergency and no one is at home.
• If your child looses the key to the house and can't get in, what should he/she do?
• 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?
• Have non -emergency police number and 911 numbers visible and discuss with children how to call and what info they need in an emergency ie. their address, phone number and the nature of emergency.
• Talk to your child about personal safety.
• Teach your child how to recognize danger signals.
• Make sure your child knows the sounds of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, and sirens. Be sure your child knows what to do when he/she hears these at home or in a public location.