Disaster Drills Are Only One Way to Be Prepared This School Year
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, August 23 - As students head back into classrooms across Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is encouraging families to think about all the ways your children can be prepared. Each year, schools must deal with severe weather, transportation problems, digital safety, and even violence.
"The Safe2Help initiative reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of safety and vigilance across the state, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in a secure environment. Safe2HelpIL is an essential tool in our ongoing efforts to protect and support the wellbeing of Illinois students and communities.," said Homeland Security Advisor to Governor JB Pritzker and IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau.
Students can confidentially reach out to Safe2Help several ways:
• Call 1-844-4SAFEIL (723345)
• Text SAFE2 (72332)
• Email HELP@Safe2HelpIL.com
• Download the Safe2HelpIL app (Android or iOS).
Since its 2021 inception, over 3,000 incidents have been reported. The program saw an approximate 10 percent increase in bullying/harassment reports from 2022 to 2023 and increases in reports of cyberbullying during the summer months.
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