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Emergency Preparedness

An emergency preparedness checklist next to selected items that are needed in case of emergency. Being prepared before an emergency — such as a natural disaster, health pandemic, or violence — makes it easier for everyone to cope and recover during and after that emergency. These resources help early childhood programs learn more about emergency preparedness.

Check out emergency response and recovery and mental health and emergencies to explore related resources about responding to and recovering from disasters or emergencies.

Adhere to Federal, State, and Local Regulations

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:21

Learn about the federal, state, and local regulations that programs should consider as they prepare their facilities for natural disasters.

Implement Short-term Disaster Management Measures

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:29

Identify some of the measures a program can implement immediately to prepare for a natural disaster.

Practice Disaster Response Drills

Tue, 08/20/2024 - 10:35

Learn about the protocols and regular drills programs can practice now to help them prepare for a natural disaster.

Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:05

The Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs guides early childhood programs to make plans to help keep their program safe before, during, and after an emergency.

Glossary

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 11:20

Refer to this glossary to learn key terms related to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

National Requirements and Recommendations for Early Childhood Emergency Preparedness

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 10:00

Review these national requirements and recommendations when writing your emergency preparedness plan.

Emergency Preparedness

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 10:45

This chapter explains how to get ready, what to include in a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan, and how to stay ready to keep children and staff safe in a disaster.