Natural Disasters and Head Start Facilities
Learn how to establish resilient facilities and implement emergency response systems that ensure programs are ready to assess, prepare, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.
Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared before an emergency — such as a natural disaster, health pandemic, or violence — makes it easier for everyone to cope and recover during and after that emergency. These resources help early childhood programs learn more about emergency preparedness.
Check out emergency response and recovery and mental health and emergencies to explore related resources about responding to and recovering from disasters or emergencies.
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.
6 Steps for Conducting a Risk Assessment
Learn how a comprehensive risk assessment can help you prepare your facility to protect children and staff during a natural disaster.
Key Responsibilities in Emergency Response Communication
Learn about the important role communication plays in a multi-tiered emergency response system.
5 Key Steps in Implementing a Disaster Management Plan
Use these five key steps as you implement your disaster management plan.
4 Steps to Follow as You Respond to a Natural Disaster
Implement these four steps as your program responds to a natural disaster.
Resilient Facilities
Learn how to establish resilient facilities that prioritize the safety of children and staff and ensure the prompt resumption of Head Start program services.
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.