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Your program has a contingency plan in place for emergencies. Making Sure Staff Members are Prepared for Emergencies You must be prepared to respond to all emergencies large and small. It is very likely that your program will experience common emergencies like inclement weather, failure of electricity or water, or injuries on the playground. It is also important to remember that not all emergencies are disasters. Certain natural disasters, in particular, are more likely to affect certain regions of the country or world. It is important for you and your team to understand the types of emergencies you are likely to face. Illness or epidemic: This type of emergency involves the rapid spread of severe, potentially deadly illnesses, like the flu.Examples may include bombings, shootings, kidnappings, hijacking, or use of biological weapons.


Emergencies might affect your classrooms, program, local area, region, or the entire country. If there is the potential for injury or loss of life, these events are emergencies. Unusual events can require you to respond quickly. As a trainer, it is your role to make sure staff members understand the disasters that could affect them. One of the first steps in responding to emergencies is understanding the types of disasters that might affect you and the children in your program’s care.

You can also be a resource and comfort to families and communities that are struggling. As a training and curriculum specialist, it is your job to keep children safe during these difficult events. Natural disasters, illnesses, injuries, or threats of violence can shatter the daily routine of a child care program.
