NEBRASKA -- With the Fourth of July approaching, parents will be out with their kids for parades and fireworks shows.

With big crowds, there can be a worry for parents keeping track of their children.

With an increase in crowds, Norfolk Police Captain Mike Bauer said it can be inevitable that a child will become separated from a parent.

Bauer said dressing your child in brightly colored clothing and knowing important information such as their name, address, and parents’ names can help.

While it may be daunting for a child, Bauer said teaching kids to approach police officers or staff members at events can help calm their nerves.

“When we have a missing child in Norfolk, every police officer comes to that area," Bauer said. "If we're at an event, we can announce it over the intercom and the event staff can start looking as well. Parents may be embarrassed, but the resources that we need to find that child are more than what they can provide by themselves."

Providing a place to meet and using the buddy system are other things parents can teach their kids during the festivities.

According to WalletHub, nearly 44% of Americans are planning to attend a fireworks display this Independence Day.

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) recommends that parents take a photo of their child on their phone before the event. This provides a current picture and helps authorities quickly identify what the child is wearing if they become lost. They also suggest using child-tracking devices or apps.