Children's Safety

It is important to keep our children safe when they are on-line and using other media. Below are resources that give you information about on-line safety, blocking objectionable information on wireless devices, distracted driving, and emergency situations – such as Amber Alerts and the nationwide Emergency Alert System.

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  On-line Safety

  Practical information about talking to children and teenagers about on-line safety including social networking, cyberbullying, using mobile phones safely, and protecting the family computer. Read More…

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  Block Objectionable Content on Wireless Phones/Devices

  You can protect your children by blocking objectionable content on their cell phones and other mobile devices. Learn How…

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  Distracted Driving – Don't Text and Drive

  According to AAA, nearly 50 percent of teens admit to texting while driving. Remember - no one should text and drive. Be an example for your children and if you need to text or talk on the phone, pull over to a safe place. For more information about how to talk to your teen about safe driving, Read More…

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  In Case of Emergency

  • AMBER Alerts, part of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), aid in the rescue of children in the most serious child-abduction cases. Learn More…
  • Emergency Alert System (EAS) The national public warning system that lets the President use all forms of communication – including TV, radio, cable, satellite and others – to address the American public during a national emergency. Learn More…
  • Communicate with Your Family During Emergencies Learn the three Priority Services of any emergency communications strategy. Learn More…
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  Be Advertising Savvy

  Every day, your child is exposed to advertising – not just on TV and online, but on buses, buildings, and even inside their classrooms. Many ads target kids ages 8 to 12. Given what kids see and hear around them, it's important for them to know how to decode and understand ads. Learn More…