Page Introduction 4 Step One: Developing Your Plan: Who Can Help? 5 Planning Checklist 6 Step Two: Hazard Analysis 7 Hazard Analysis Checklist 8 Step Three: Reducing the Potential Impact of Emergencies 9 Preparedness and Risk Reduction 10 Step Four: Planning for Children with Functional and Access 11 Protecting Especially Vulnerable Children in a Crisis 12 Step Five: Emergency Closure 13 Step Six: Evacuation and Relocation Planning 14 Step Safe-Place and Shelter-In-Place 16 Safe-Place and Shelter-in-Place Checklist 17 Step Eight: Medical Emergencies, Reportable Illnesses, and Pandemics 18 Infection Control Policies and Actions 19 Step Nine: Emergency Supplies 20 Checklist for Emergency Supplies 21 Step Ten: Communicating Your Plan before an Emergency 22 Communicating your Emergency Response Plan Checklist 23 Step Eleven: Communications during an Emergency 24 to Stay Informed of a Potentially Dangerous Situation 25 Step Twelve: Emergency Drills and Procedures 26 Emergency Drills and Procedures Checklist 27 Step Thirteen: Providing Emotional Support to Children after a Trauma 28 Ways Caregivers Can Help after a Traumatic Event 29 Step Fourteen: After the Emergency 30 After the Emergency Checklist 31 Appendix A Sample Emergency Relocation Shelter Agreement 32 Appendix B Sample Emergency Transportation Permission Agreement 33 Appendix C Online Resources 34 Appendix D Sample Emergency Preparedness Policy 39 Appendix E Sample Child Care Emergency Action Plan Information for Parents 40
Important Papers Emergency information on each in a small notebook or on cards Emergency plan and numbers Medical releases Emergency information Emergency plan and numbers Medical releases Emergency transportation permission Water One gallon of water for every four people One gallon per person Food Non-perishable food items such as granola bars and crackers Formula for infants Disposable cups Non-perishable food such as canned fruit and meat Appropriate eating utensils Special food for infants Non-electric can opener Clothing and Bedding Aluminum safety blankets Pair of work gloves Change of clothes per person, especially socks Extra bedding/blankets First Aid Small first aid kit Any needed medications Any durable medical equipment Any needed medications first aid kit Sanitation Diapers and Toilet paper Hand sanitizer Additional diapers and wipes Additional toilet paper and emergency toilet facilities, if possible Hand soap Paper towels Plastic bags (varied sizes) Feminine supplies Comfort and Safety At least one age appropriate play activity Flashlight with batteries Several age appropriate play activities Extra keys Battery operated lanterns Duct tape and plastic sheeting (for Utility knife Communication Weather radio and extra batteries Charged cell phone, calling card, or change for pay phone Walkie-talkie Cell Signal/flare Whistle Date your supplies and keep an inventory. At least once a year, and preferably every six months: Rotate your food, water, and medical supplies Update the important papers Check the size of clothes and age appropriateness of activities Please see Appendix C for additional resources. Step Ten: Communicating Your Plan before an Emergency Parents. Before the emergency parents will want to know that you have a plan for keeping their child safe. Be sure to share the details with them. Some information that will be essential for parents to have: Which radio/television stations to listen to for closings and relocations (arrangements must be made with stations in advance!),