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Emergency Preparedness

 
 

Early childhood programs face the challenge of preparing for emergencies such as natural disasters. In this section, administrators, staff, families, and partners will find tip sheets, checklists, and resources that offer guidance and techniques to cope with the four phases of activities related to a disaster: preparation, impact, relief, and recovery.

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Type of Disaster

 
 
 
 
 

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials
 

Find useful information to help prevent incidents with chemical hazards.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pandemic
Flu

Pandemic Flu
 

Prepare for seasonal outbreaks of influenza within a Head Start Program.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Community Violence

Family/Community Violence
 

Learn how to recognize and respond to children and families in crisis.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Household Chemicals

Household Chemical Emergencies
 

Take precautions and learn how to react during chemical emergencies.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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