We understand that safety is top of mind for parents throughout the school year.

It can be scary getting a report from your child's school that they're on a "code yellow" lockdown and not be sure what that means.

Typically, a Code Yellow lockdown means students won't be moving around the campus -- they'll stay where they are when the lockdown begins. But teachers can continue instruction.

A Code Red lockdown, of course, is more restrictive. Students are again kept in their classrooms, and teachers take safety precautions based on the school's safety plan. No one is allowed on or off campus until the issue that prompted the lockdown is resolved.

Many of our local counties encourage families to download and use the FortifyFL app, which allows anyone to report suspicious activity and relays the information directly to law enforcement and school officials.

For more information on downloading the app and how it works, or to submit a tip online, visit https://getfortifyfl.com/.

It's also important for parents to keep their contact information current with their school district so they can receive any emergency information directly from their child's school.

Below, you'll find direct links to each county's safety and security information & where parents can update their contact information:

Duval: Keeping Schools Safe | Linked Parent Account

NOTE: Last school year Duval County adopted a new badge-based emergency alert system for staff members. Learn more here

St. Johns: School Safety & Security | SchoolMessenger

Clay: Safety & Security | School District website

Nassau: School Safety Specialist | ParentLink

Flagler: School Safety | Parent Portal

Alachua: School Security Parent Guide | Crisis Plan & Emergency Notification

Baker: School District website

Bradford: School Safety & Mental Health | Parent Apps

Columbia: Safe Schools | Focus Parent Portal

Putnam: School Safety | Download PCSD App

Union: School District website

Georgia

Brantley: School District website | PowerSchool Parent Portal

Camden: Safety Requirements | PowerSchool Parent Portal

Charlton: In Case of Emergency | Infinite Campus Account

Glynn: School Police/School Safety | ParentSquare App

Pierce: School District website | ParentSquare App

Ware: Anonymous Alerts | Infinite Campus Account