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A Fresh Start: Back to School Safety Measures for Students

Post Date:08/14/2023 11:53 AM

Photo of family reviewing disaster supplies 

As the summer break draws to a close, it's time to shift gears and prepare for the upcoming school year. While getting your school supplies and organizing your schedule are essential steps, it's equally important to ensure you're well-prepared for any challenges that might arise. This back-to-school season, let's explore some practical tips to ensure you're ready to tackle the academic year with confidence and resilience.

  • Learn the risks that may threaten your family at home, school or work. Find more information at www.Ready.gov. Make sure everyone understands the types of emergency alerts they may receive and how to receive them, and sign up for CT Alerts at https://portal.ct.gov/ctalert.   
  • Have a family plan. If a disaster happens, knowing who to call and where to meet is an important part of emergency planning for you and your family.
    • Pick one main contact locally and one contact out of town who may be easier to reach during a disaster.
    • Decide on safe, familiar, accessible places where your family can go for protection or to reunite. If you have pets or service animals, think about animal-friendly locations. Consider places in your house, in your neighborhood, and outside of your city or town so you’re prepared for any situation.
    • Make sure your family members know to use texting during a disaster to free up phone lines for first responders.
    • Practice makes perfect. Practice your plan. Put pen to paper and make sure everyone in your family has copies of your plan. Hold regular meetings as a family to review your plan.
  • Build a kit. Keep enough emergency supplies on hand - water, nonperishable food, first aid, prescriptions, flashlight, and battery-powered radio - for everyone in your household. For a list of items to consider including, visit www.ready.gov/kit

For detailed information about how to be ready for the emergencies, visit www.Ready.gov or our Spanish site at www.Listo.gov. You can also download the free FEMA app, available for your Android or Apple device.

Para obtener información sobre cómo prepararse y preparar a su familia para casos de desastre, visite www.Listo.gov.

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