Federal security officials said during a large-scale event, thousands of children can easily become lost in the crowd before being reunited with their parents.

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Dr. Sandy Schwab, of St. Vincent Hospital, said it’s important for parents to have a plan before heading downtown, RTV6's Stacia Matthews reported.

"You can find (identification) tags similar to medical alert bracelets, and you can buy necklaces, shoe tags or bands that go around the wrist,” Schwab said.

Experts advised that parents inform their children to stay in one place if they get separated from them.

"We teach them to stay where you are, and that mommy or daddy is lost. That way the child doesn't start wandering around further away from the group,” Schwab said.

Parents were also advised to take a picture of their children on a camera phone so that authorities can know exactly what they look like and what they’re wearing if they are missing.

The Super Bowl Host Committee said there will be no lost and found tents, but parents should check in with the hospitality desks if their children are missing.

"Officials will come and stay with the child at that location between 10 minutes and a half-hour. At that point, police will escort them and keep them safe with the police department,” committee member Susan Baughman said.