Safety Tips for Runners, Parents, and Families

A little preparation can make a big difference when something unexpected happens. Whether you're heading out for a run, taking the kids to the park, or managing a busy family schedule, these simple habits can help everyone stay safer.

For Runners

• Carry emergency identification. If you're injured or unable to speak, responders need a quick way to identify you and contact someone you trust.
• Tell someone your route. Let a family member or friend know where you're going and roughly when you expect to be back.
• Stay visible. Wear bright or reflective clothing in low light and use lights when running near traffic.
• Keep your phone charged. A phone is useful for navigation and calling for help, but don't rely on it as your only form of identification.
• Pay attention to your surroundings. Keep music low enough that you can hear traffic, bikes, people, and other hazards around you.

For Parents

• Teach kids who safe adults are. Help children recognize police officers, firefighters, uniformed employees, teachers, and parents with other children as people they can approach for help.
• Practice important information. As they are able, teach children their full name, a parent's name, and at least one phone number.
• Have a separation plan. At crowded events or public places, show your child where to go and who to ask for help if you become separated.
• Keep emergency information current. Make sure caregivers, schools, and emergency contacts have up-to-date phone numbers and medical information.
• Use identification when it makes sense. Young children may not be able to communicate clearly during an emergency, making wearable or carried identification especially useful.

For Families

• Choose your emergency contacts ahead of time. Everyone should know who should be called if something happens.
• Update medical information regularly. Allergies, medications, medical conditions, and phone numbers can change.
• Create a simple family emergency plan. Decide where you would meet, who would pick up the kids, and how you would communicate if phones or normal routines are disrupted.
• Keep important information accessible. Emergency information is most useful when another person can actually find it quickly.
• Talk about safety before an emergency happens. Short, age-appropriate conversations make emergency plans feel familiar instead of frightening.

Preparation Creates Peace of Mind

You can't plan for every emergency, but you can make it easier for others to help when something goes wrong.

SafetyID helps keep the emergency information you choose connected to you and the people you care about, whether you're running alone, out with the kids, or simply going about your day.

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