Smyrna, Del. — As students and teachers return to school, the Delaware School Safety Center is providing safety tips for families and caregivers to support personal safety and well-being throughout the school year. Part of the Delaware Emergency Management Agency, the DSSC works year-round to help schools create safe learning environments and encourages parents to review safety routines with their children. Recommendations include maintaining open communication, establishing safe routes to school, reviewing personal safety and internet safety practices, memorizing emergency contacts, promoting bullying awareness, and reinforcing emergency preparedness.
Families are encouraged to use tools such as the SafeDE reporting system, online safety programs, and Safe Routes resources to prevent and respond to potential risks. In addition to guidance for families, the DSSC supports schools with services such as anonymous reporting platforms, behavioral threat assessment training, physical security evaluations, emergency operations planning, crisis communication support, and professional development on safety topics including bullying prevention and emergency preparedness. More information is available at de.gov/demaschoolsafety.
