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BESTPRACTICESTRAININGCHILD CARE SERVICESWEBINAREMERGENCYPREPAREDNESS
BESTPRACTICESTRAININGCHILD CARE SERVICESWEBINARJennifer Cluley, Associate Project DirectorBest Practices TrainingGeorgia State University
BESTPRACTICESTRAININGCHILD CARE SERVICESWEBINARShawnell Johnson,Quality Improvement andTraining Unit ManagerDana Bond, Southeast Regional ManagerBright from the Start:Department of Early Care and LearningChild Care Services
GOALSEmergenciescan happenat any time.
GOALS1. The need for an emergency plans.2. The necessary components of anemergency response plan.3. The recovery process in the eventof an emergency.
PREPAREDNESS
PREPAREDNESS Emergencies happen unexpectedly. Having a plan can reduce fear and anxiety. May reduce the overall negative effects of anemergency. Increases the speed of response in anemergency situation. Assures and informs parents there is a plan inplace.
PREPAREDNESSOur family meets at theedge of the woodsbehind our house whenthere is an emergency.
PREPAREDNESS
PREPAREDNESS Utility Outages Fire Hazardous Health Conditions Missing Child Major Medical Emergency Bomb/Terrorist Threat Criminal Activity Earthquake Flood Severe Storms (Tornado) Snow / Ice Storms
EMERGENCY PLANNING What hazards may occurin my area of the state? How do I reduce risks? How will I receive alertsor warnings?
EMERGENCY PLANNINGGENERAL GUIDELINES: Familiarize yourself with different types ofemergencies that may occur in your area Form a Preparation Committee Include members of community
EMERGENCY PLANNINGCurrent contact information for all STAFFthat includes: Working phone number Current address Emergency contact person Any important health information
EMERGENCY PLANNINGCurrent contact information for allCHILDREN that includes: Working phone number Current address Medical Provider Emergency contact person Any important health information
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EMERGENCY PLANNINGABC PRESCHOOLCHAIN OF COMMANDIn the event of an emergency, please seeMs. Thacker in the absence of Ms. Bishop,Center Director.
EMERGENCY PLANNINGWhere is your alternate location?
EMERGENCY PLANNING
EMERGENCY PLANNINGChild Care CentersFamily Child CareLearning Homes
MEDICAL EMERGENCYIn the event of a major MEDICAL emergency: assess the situationobtain medical serviceskeep children calm andmove from immediateareahave all informationreadily available
MISSING CHILDIn the event of a MISSING CHILD: documentation includes adults that arepermitted to pick up children and current legalpaperwork in place ensure all visitors check in upon arrival determine how children will be accounted forwhen coming in to and out of the facility keep child information confidential
MISSING CHILDIn the event of a MISSING CHILD: identify and check potential hiding placescarefully supervise children at all times contact family in case of unexpected childabsence establish notification process if a child ismissing notify BFTS within 24 hours
CRIMINAL ACTIVITYReduce risks of CRIMINAL ACTIVTY: Designate a staff person who is responsible fornotification Be aware of surroundings Listen for announcements or alerts Immediately report any suspicious activity Ensure all children and staff are accounted forand in a safe part of the building Call 911 or local authorities
NATURAL DISASTER/FIREEMERGENCY FOLDER includes: roster exit routes common meeting place parent contact information student information sheet with vital informationsuch as allergies or special needs
NATURAL DISASTER/FIRESUPPLY BAG includes: Diapers Wipes Food Evacuation Cribs Blankets Medication such as inhalers Bottled waterUtilize all adult resources
RECOVERY PROCESSThe ROAD TO RECOVERY includes: return to normal routines share information about available resources watch for signs of stress provide reassurance connect with the community
RECOVERY PROCESS
RECOVERY PROCESS Updated rules publishedFall 2016Information forcommunity meetings andwebinars will be sent toproviderswww.decal.ga.gov
RESOURCESGeorgia Emergency Management Agencyhttp://ready.ga.gov/Office of Child ederal Emergency Management Agencyhttp://www.fema.gov/rebuild/recover/cope child.shtmHelping Children Cope After a DisasterPenn State Hershey Medical Centerwww.childadvocate.net/disasterbooklet.pdf
CONSULTANT Q&AShawnell JohnsonDana Bond
EMERGENCY PLANNING ABC PRESCHOOL CHAIN OF COMMAND In the event of an emergency, please see Ms. Thacker in the absence of Ms. Bishop, Center Director. EMERGENCY PLANNING Where is your alternate location? EMERGENCY PLANNING. EMERGENCY PLANNING Child
