Emergency Role Action Sheets
Each staff member assigned to an emergency role should know the preparedness, response, and recovery actions for their role. Use these sheets to prepare staff assigned to emergency roles.
Health, Behavioral Health, and Safety
Emergency Response
Learn about procedures to respond to emergencies and disasters.
Mental Health and Disasters
This chapter discusses ways to include mental health in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Emergency Recovery
Learn about the actions a program takes to resume services as soon as possible when the emergency is over and to help everyone cope with the results of the disaster.
National Requirements and Recommendations for Early Childhood Emergency Preparedness
Review these national requirements and recommendations when writing your emergency preparedness plan.
Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs
The Emergency Preparedness Manual for Early Childhood Programs guides early childhood programs to make plans to help keep their program safe before, during, and after an emergency.
Preparing for a Hurricane
A hurricane is a tropical storm that starts in the warm waters of the tropics. They can cause considerable damage, especially along coastlines. Explore this resource for information about hurricane preparedness.
Preparing for a Wildfire
Although most wildfires occur in the western part of the United States, wildfires can occur anywhere. Explore these tips and information about wildfire preparedness.
Health and Safety Recovery Checklist
Use this checklist to gather information after a major disaster. This can inform your recovery efforts so you can make sure that the facility is safe for the return of the children in your care.
Incorporating Oral Health into Emergency Preparedness
Explore how to prepare for oral emergencies before a disaster occurs, as well as how to deal with some oral health challenges that staff may face after a disaster.