Child Care Prepare: Infant Toddler Emergency Evacuation

• 2020

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• Jill Ritter

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This webpage describes how child care providers can safely evacuate infants and toddlers during emergencies. It explains the importance of planning ahead, practicing drills, and having supplies ready. It also suggests ways to keep children calm and safe while leaving the building quickly. The article highlights using special equipment like evacuation cribs or strollers to help move several children at once. Overall, it stresses that being prepared helps protect young children in dangerous situations and supports caregivers in acting quickly when needed.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Schools & Childcare Providers

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

Keywords: Child Care; Disaster Planning; Infant; Safety Management

Institutions: Child Care Aware of America

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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