Illinois schools are experiencing an uptick in school threats. 

Illinois Emergency Management Agency reminding students, parents and community members about Safe2Help Illinois.

IEMA Spokesperson Rebecca Clark says that the program is intended to share school saferty issues in a confidential environment. 

If you think there is a threat, it is better to be safe than sorry. Clark says that the program is not intended to suspend, expel or punish students. Rather, the goal is to encourage students to seek help before harm of themselves or others. 

There have been 30 school shootings nationwide this year – 22 since the start of August, including one in Chicagoland area in mid-October. 

If you see something, say something when you visit Safe2HelpIL.com.