During an emergency or disaster, Head Start and other early childhood program staff must be prepared to keep everyone safe and provide stability. After an emergency, staff can support recovery and share information about resources and agencies that can assist families. The resources below help early childhood programs understand and address emergency response and recovery practices.
Explore emergency preparedness for related resources about creating a disaster preparedness plan, or mental health and emergencies for tips to be mindful.
This webinar explores how to develop a disaster preparedness plan. You'll also learn how it protects the health, behavioral health, and safety of staff, children, and families before, during, and after an emergency.
Log Number: ACF-PI-HS-23-03 | Issuance Date: 03/15/2023
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.
Explore evidence-informed health and safety practices in the design and construction of early childhood centers. Find information to support conversations with the building team after a natural disaster.
These resources will help early childhood programs learn more about emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
After a disaster or crisis, children benefit when adults assure them that they are safe and help them learn how to cope effectively. In this tip sheet, learn what to do to help a child after a disaster or crisis.
Learn about regulations, resources, programs, and agencies that can help grantees prepare for and recover from a disaster or crisis.