The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is urging families to focus on back to school and campus preparedness this month. As you start shopping for school supplies, you should also teach your child about cell phone use during and emergency says Spokesperson Patti Thompson.
Thompson also recommends making sure your child’s school has all your correct contact information and pre-authorizing a friend or relative to pick up your student in an emergency. You should also find out where kids will be taken if school is evacuated.