Guide to Tabletop Exercises
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.
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Safety Practices
Early childhood programs keep children safe when their facilities, materials, and equipment are hazard-free and all staff use safety practices such as active supervision. Find resources to help staff and families reduce the number and severity of childhood injuries everywhere that children learn and grow. Discover tips for use at home, in cars and buses, on the playground, and in all early childhood settings.
Drill Log
Use this log to schedule and document emergency drills.
Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs Emergency Preparedness Checklist
Use this checklist to make sure you are ready to care for children with disabilities and special health care needs during an emergency.
Emergency Food Storage Tips
Follow these tips to learn about safe storage of emergency food.
Program Information to Share with Community Partners
Complete this form and share it with all community partners who take part in your emergency preparedness planning and evacuation procedures.
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.
Culture of Safety Introduction
This video introduces the 10 Actions to Create a Culture of Safety.
Use Data to Make Decisions
This video explores the first action in a culture of safety, Use Data to Make Decisions.
Actively Supervise
This video explores the second action in a culture of safety, Actively Supervise.
Keep Environments Safe and Secure
This video explores the third action in a culture of safety, Keep Environments Safe and Secure.
