With Fire Prevention Month beginning, now is a good time to make sure every member of your family knows what to do when a smoke alarm sounds, where to exit, and where to meet outside.

Kids make better choices when they have already thought about difficult situations. Open conversations, clear expectations, practiced responses, and a safe way out can help prepare them for peer pressure before it happens.

With fall festivals, fairs, sporting events, and other crowded outings ahead, now is a good time to teach children what to do if they become separated from you.

A sleepover means trusting another household with your child. A few questions about supervision, firearms, medications, pools, pets, transportation, and emergency plans can help parents make a more informed decision.

Teach children when to call 911, what information they may be asked for, and how to stay calm enough to help emergency responders find them.

Is your child ready to stay home alone? Consider maturity, emergency skills, household rules, trusted contacts, and a few simple steps that can help build confidence and independence.

Simple ways to help children understand severe weather, practice a family plan, recognize alerts, and feel more confident when emergencies happen.

Simple reminders for safer school zones, including crosswalks, drop off lines, school buses, distracted driving, and following traffic direction.

Practical online safety reminders for parents, including privacy settings, personal information, online contacts, open communication, and what to do when something feels wrong.

Simple back-to-school reminders for families, including school buses, crosswalks, trusted adults, online safety, and emergency planning.