Directors and Managers

Use this checklist to make sure your program is prepared for a natural disaster or other emergency.

Use this checklist to assess what types of hazards are most likely to happen in your area.

Use this form to list information about how to contact local emergency services.

Use this template to make laminated wallet cards for all families, staff, and other adults in your program.

A tabletop exercise is an activity where participants gather to discuss their roles during an emergency and their responses to a scenario. Use this resource to plan and complete tabletop exercises.

Use this log to schedule and document emergency drills. 

Follow these tips to learn about safe storage of emergency food.

Complete this form and share it with all community partners who take part in your emergency preparedness planning and evacuation procedures.

Modeling calm behavior to children, comforting them with the right words, and managing their fears by practicing calming techniques can help them feel safe during an emergency.