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Where to Begin?
Writing your emergency plan can seem daunting, but don’t worry! There are plenty of free resources to help you, and the Child Care Aware® of America Emergency Preparedness Team is happy to help.
Check out the resources below and feel free to drop us a line if you have questions preparedness@usa.childcareaware.org
Child Care Aware of America’s Emergency Preparedness Training Resources
- Go vs. No-Go Infographic
- Go vs. No-Go Infographic (Spanish)
- Emergency Supply Kit
- Emergency Supply Kit (Spanish)
- Sample Emergency Disaster Drills
- Sample Drill Log
- Shelter Relocation Agreement
- Reducing the Financial Toll of Emergencies
- Reducing the Financial Toll of Emergencies (Spanish)
- How Insurance Protects You in an Emergency
- How Insurance Protects You in an Emergency (Spanish)
- Supporting Children Who Are Experiencing Stress
- Comfort Kits
Recorded Webinars:
Child Care Emergency Preparedness Toolkits and Guides
The University of California – San Francisco (UCSF) California Childcare Health Program, with funding from the California Department of Education, has developed the following helpful resources related to child care disaster planning. Additional information can be found at: https://cchp.ucsf.edu/content/disaster-preparedness.
- How to Plan for Emergencies and Disasters: A Step-by-Step Guide for California Child Care Providers
This 27-page document includes information aimed at helping child care providers develop an emergency plan. The document walks through a ten-step process and includes links to forms, checklists, templates and worksheets. The following topics are covered: Emergency disaster plan creation, identifying local hazards, emergency roles and responsibilities, connecting with emergency services in your local area, emergency supplies, reunification, relocation, drills, operating after a disaster and recovering from a disaster. Available in English and Spanish - UCSF California Childcare Health Program Emergency Plan Library (individual forms, templates, worksheets, checklists, and tools):
In this 65-page document, you can find a variety of forms, templates, worksheets and checklists to assist child care providers with emergency preparedness planning. This document contains helpful items, such as an emergency supplies checklist, sample emergency disaster drills, and an emergency drill log for your program. Available in English and Spanish
Head Start Emergency Preparedness Manual
Programs can use this manual as a guide for their emergency planning process. Find the latest tools and resources to support children, families, and communities before, during, and after an emergency. An emergency may be a catastrophic natural event, like a hurricane, flood, or wildfire, or a man-made disaster, such as a shooting. No matter the crisis, early childhood programs need to be ready with impact, relief, and recovery plans. Available from the Head Start National Center on Health.
Free FEMA Online Course: Multi-hazard Planning for Child Care
This course is designed for childcare providers of all sizes and for all age children, including, but not limited to, home childcare sites, childcare facilities, nursery schools, camps, scouts, sports programs, faith-based programs, and after-school programs. However, anyone with a personal or professional interest in childcare site preparedness is welcome to participate. Teachers, camp counselors, parents, volunteers, scout leaders, and coaches alike will find useful information in this course.
Parent Resources
Parents: Is Your Child Care Program Prepared?
Download the one-pager PDF in English or Spanish:
ACLS Training Center: A Parents Guide to First Aid
This article provides an understanding of basic first aid and how to apply it according to the injury and age of the child is critical and can save the life of your child.
Parents: Tips for Preparing Your Home for a Disaster
It’s impossible to control the weather and stop catastrophes from happening. This tool helps educate families and communities on the vital steps for emergency preparedness so that everyone can minimize risks and be aware of the safe routes should an emergency take place.
