How to Plan for Emergencies & Disasters: A Step-by-Step Guide for California Child Care Providers

• 2016

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This 27-page document explains how child care programs can prepare for emergencies and disasters. It describes steps like making a plan, gathering supplies, and staying informed. Families should have a communication plan and know where to meet if separated. It's important to pack an emergency kit with food, water, medicine, and other essentials. The resource also suggests practicing drills regularly so everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency. Staying updated with local news is crucial for safety information during disasters.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters

Audience: Schools & Childcare Providers

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

Keywords: California; Child Care; Child Day Care Centers; Disaster Planning; Earthquakes; Floods; Natural Disasters; Risk Management; Safety Management; Fires; Emergencies; Wildfires

Institutions: University of California San Francisco

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