Why should childcare programs have an emergency plan?
An emergency preparedness plan alerts everyone to what actions they should take in the event of an emergency, it also signals to parents that the childcare program is prepared for any situation. Planning beforehand can help prevent serious injury during an emergency and alleviates some fears related to these unknown circumstances. Establishing a protocol for a variety of different potential emergencies helps adults and children plan and prepare.
Each emergency preparedness plan should include:
Actions might include:
What to learn how to create your own Emergency Preparedness Plan? Visit H&H Child Care Training Center (ChildCareEd) and register for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness.