Are you ready for the possibility of a natural or other disaster at your child care center or home? Find all the tools you need to be prepared for these types of events. Be sure to also see resources for:
Food Safety in a Power Outage American Red Cross. Be prepared- know how to handle your perishables when the power goes out.
How to Write a Disaster Plan for Child Care BANANAS Child Care Information and Referral. This plan spells out what steps to take and what steps to teach the children to take in case of an emergency like a fire or earthquake.
FEMA for the Little Ones Federal Emergency Management Agency. Provides activities, stories, coloring pages, and more to help educate children about disasters.
Earthquake Preparedness: What Every Childcare Provider Should Know Federal Emergency Management Agency. You can never tell when there will be an earthquake, but you can
reduce or avoid damage, injuries or loss of life by preparing yourself.
As a licensed child care provider, you already do many things that prepare you for an earthquake.
Emergency Preparedness for Child Care Programs DHHS. ACF. National Child Care Information Center. A sample of Federal agencies, national organizations, and publications that have information for child care providers on preparing for emergencies. Related resources for parents, child care providers, and schools are also included.
Emergency Preparedness North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. It is important for child care providers to prepare for emergencies because one could occur while children are in your care. View resource materials to assist you as you prepare for emergencies.
