Indiana Emergency Response Planning Guide for Childcare Providers

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The Indiana Emergency Response Planning Guide for Childcare Providers helps childcare centers prepare for emergencies. It describes how to create emergency plans, including evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures. The guide lists common hazards like severe weather, fires, and floods and offers tips on handling them. It also covers illness prevention, roles of staff during emergencies, necessary supplies, communication strategies with parents, and special considerations for children with health needs. The guide emphasizes regular updates to plans due to changing threats and provides resources for further training in emergency preparedness.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child Care; Child Health Services; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Health Planning Guidelines; Safety Management; Risk Assessment; Emergencies

Institutions: Indiana Department of Homeland Security; Indiana Family and Social Services Administration

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