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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.

Calming Phrases and Techniques

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.

Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery

In this chapter of the Health Manager Orientation Guide, learn about the health manager’s role in supporting the program’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

Emergency Preparedness

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes the role of the health manager in emergency preparedness.

Emergency Recovery

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes the role of the health manager in emergency recovery.

Sharing Information with Others

This section of the Health Manager Orientation Guide describes resources to share with staff and families about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

Financial Planning: A Guide for Disaster Preparedness

Part of disaster planning should always include financial planning. Families that would like to be proactive in planning for disaster may find this guide beneficial in preventing financial loss. This guide will enable users to avoid a financial crisis, protect their family’s health, life and property with adequate insurance if they ever experience a disaster.

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