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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:
Mealtime Memo for Child Care: Are You Ready for an Emergency?  (PDF|204 KB)
National Food Service Management Institute.
Outlines six steps to be taken in developing an emergency readiness plan. Includes a suggested emergency inventory. This resource is also available in Spanish.
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Food Safety in a Power Outage
American Red Cross.
Be prepared- know how to handle your perishables when the power goes out.
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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.
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FEMA for the Little Ones
Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Provides activities, stories, coloring pages, and more to help educate children about disasters.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Last Modified: Jun 20, 2008  
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