Safety
Be Ready at Home: Knowledge That Helps Keep You and Your Family Safe
Emergencies don’t just happen at school — they can happen right where you live. Severe weather, Tornado Warnings, power outages, or community‑wide safety alerts can appear with little warning. Knowing how to respond at home gives you confidence and helps protect everyone in your household.
Why Home Preparedness Matters
Whether you’re a student home alone after school or a teacher caring for your family, being ready makes a real difference. Having basic supplies, paying attention to alerts, and knowing what actions to take can help you stay safe during storms, sudden emergencies, or broader community incidents. Preparation helps you stay calm and make smart choices when things feel uncertain.
Explore Essential Home Safety and Preparedness Topics
Evacuate
Sometimes the safest choice is to leave your home quickly — for example, during a fast‑moving fire, a gas leak, or a mandatory evacuation due to severe weather or flooding. Learn how to recognize official warnings, what to take with you, and how to leave safely and efficiently.
Shelter in Place
There are times when staying inside is the safest option. This can happen during a Tornado Warning, extreme storms, hazardous material incidents nearby, or other community‑wide safety concerns. Understand how to choose the safest room, secure your space, and stay informed until the danger passes.
Stay Aware
Emergencies can affect entire neighborhoods or towns. Learn how to stay alert during situations like severe weather outbreaks, police activity in your area, or other community safety alerts. Knowing how to stay calm, follow instructions from authorities, and communicate with family members helps keep everyone safe.
How Teachers and School Staff Can Support Students
Even though these emergencies happen at home, teachers and staff still play a role in helping students prepare. They can share reliable information, teach safety skills, and support students who may feel anxious or unsure after a stressful event at home.
Helpful Resources
Access trusted national and statewide emergency information to stay updated on severe weather alerts such as AlertCollierville, community advisories, and best practices for preparing your home and family.
When to Call for Help
For Emergencies
If you or someone around you is in immediate danger — a fire, medical emergency, break‑in, or any situation where someone’s safety is at risk — Call 911 right away. Emergency responders are trained to act quickly when every second counts.
For Non‑Emergencies
If you need police assistance but it’s not an emergency — such as reporting suspicious activity, asking for a welfare check, or addressing a concern that doesn’t require immediate response — you can contact the Collierville Police Department’s non‑emergency line at 853‑3207.
Preparedness Starts at Home
Being prepared isn’t just about having a plan — it’s about understanding the tools, information, and resources that help you stay safe. Explore these topics to build confidence and learn how to respond effectively to emergencies that may happen right where you live.