How to Keep Kids Safe in Crowded Places

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Common Sense Tips to Share with Your Kids

Summer is filled with family outings, summer camps and other fun leisurely pastimes like trips to water parks, amusement parks, seasonal community celebrations or even just out shopping. While these activities create lasting memories, busy public places can also increase the chances of children becoming separated from their parents or caregivers. Taking a few simple precautions before and during your outing can help keep everyone safe.

Talk About Safety

Before heading out, discuss the importance of staying close to parents or caregivers. Explain what your child should do if they become separated and reassure them that there are safe adults who can help.

Warming Centers in North Texas

With extreme weather approaching North Texas, below is a list of emergency warming centers for the general public as well as temporary emergency shelters for homeless individuals. Note that this is not a comprehensive list, but hope that it helps.

Arlington

Assistance for homeless individuals 

First United Methodist Church, 407 N. Mesquite St. 1/23-1/27 (The shelter will only remain open on dates when overnight temperatures reach degrees or less for four or more consecutive hours. Capacity up to 20. Check-in 7-9pm with check-out at 9am; overnight – breakfast served)