Module 6-Healthy Practices: Safety and Wellness

Module 6 Discussion Question: Emergency Preparedness

3/12/2015

In a disaster situation, phone lines and cell phones often do not work locally. How will you get information to parents, or have parents reach you?

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205 Comments

Miranda Jones

4/27/2015 04:29:09 am

I would have parents fill out a form when their student is enrolled with an out of state point of contact that could be called in the event of an emergency.

Edith Stillwell

7/27/2016 08:37:49 am

This is what my center does. The office staff have this information on file and I have it also in my classroom. I keep it with my emergency/first aid kit. It has the parents contacts as well as out of state contacts. This is the best way to provide information in an emergency.

Ann Zop

4/27/2015 04:31:22 am

This is why it would be best to have an emergency disaster plan that all parents are aware of just in case there is an emergency. Having a specific meeting place would help parents get to their children if they needed to.

Drew

5/8/2015 12:19:38 pm

I always make sure to pass out the disaster plans as the seasons change. That way parents are reminded because in a disaster you don't always remember what to do. We also have to have a contact for a child that lives more the 100 miles away to be able to get information to.

Kaitlyn

6/9/2015 12:45:47 pm

I would have parents fill out a form that with a out of state point of contact that could be called in a emergency

antionette griffin

9/25/2015 01:11:15 pm

i noticed when filling out emergency forms, it makes it more easier for use staff members to get in contact with whomever we need to call.

Brett Turner

6/11/2015 03:11:26 am

Our child care program has an emergency disaster plan for situations like this. We also have a folder with numerous phone numbers of contact for each child.

Jessica Enebo

6/12/2015 07:53:39 am

It is best to have a clear emergency situation plan that the parents know about. Included in that is an out of state point of contact for each child

cindy

6/13/2015 08:38:33 am

Usually when contacts via phones failed, the parents and the center have a pre-designated safe place to meet up so the info can be exchanged.

Ruth W.

6/17/2015 01:29:33 pm

When phones aren't working having a designated meeting spot for the parents to meet us at is important and also having an out of state emergency contact person is helpful.

Serena

6/26/2015 08:46:43 am

Have clear emergency plan set up before hand that all parents and caregivers are aware of, and have a designated place where they can meet.

Kathryn Mills

6/30/2015 02:50:36 pm

Have a disaster plan set in place and make sure parents and children are informed accordingly. Go over this with parents verbally and hand them literature they can take home with the disaster plan outline.

Mallery Luke

7/6/2015 09:12:57 am

It is vital to have a disaster plan set in place that staff, children, and parents are aware of and understand. This will ease families and staff in the case of an emergency situation because everyone knows what to do.

kiera link

7/8/2015 06:25:00 am

I would have emergency contact information in folders for the children, i would make sure the supervisor of the children have a copy of our disaster plan and where we would meet if needed to exit the building.

Shawna Calvert

7/9/2015 08:11:41 am

Have an emergency disaster plan that all parents are aware of in case of such an incident.

Delia Farrell

7/11/2015 03:00:24 am

A disaster plan/ emergency plan is always great to have to pass out to staff and families. Having a designated person to contact to find info and a designated place to meet is always a great idea. It is always better to be over prepared then under.

Emily

7/14/2015 02:30:20 am

we have a designated meeting spot for parents and a out of town contact number.

Brooke P.

7/17/2015 06:43:05 am

At introduction, when the child first comes to our day care, i would have the parents fill out an emergency form. They would have to put down all emergency information. ( others they trust to be contacted, email addresses, work numbers, hospital and doctor information, etc.)

Jeremy

7/19/2015 12:43:23 pm

Our child care program has an emergency disaster plan for situations of this magnitude. We also make sure that we communicate the procedure with parents often.

yvonne

7/25/2015 03:36:54 am

disaster plan in our emergency binder and on our family communication board, parent contact information binder, along with a meeting spot in case of an emergency

Teraza

7/25/2015 07:54:51 am

Saida C.

7/26/2015 11:12:24 am

It is important to have an emergency disaster plan in place and to make sure the parents and children are aware of what it is. It would be ideal for the parents to have a copy of the disaster plan to take home. This way they know where the meeting place is and can meet their children there.

teraza

7/27/2015 12:36:23 pm

That way parents are reminded because in a disaster you don't always remember what to do. We also have to have a contact for a child that lives more the 100 miles away to be able to get information to.

Victoria

8/1/2015 07:43:26 am

I would have a disaster management plan that outlines the procedures so parents will know the general whereabouts of the child at the time of emergency. I would also designate an out-of-state point of contact in the event of a state-wide emergency.

Taylor thames

8/2/2015 11:14:15 am

Some type of online way to reach them

karlee

8/2/2015 11:55:49 am

we have a disaster plan in place so if phones were down and there was no way reach the parents they would know what to do.

Sherry

8/10/2015 01:07:54 am

Have an emergency plan set up so that the parents know when and where to pick up their child. Also have a list of other people who can pick up the child if parents are unable to. Out of state phone numbers are good for when the power comes back on.

Juliana Davis-Marxer

8/12/2015 04:41:14 am

My childcare program is located at the local elementary school so parents always know where their children are located. If we had to move the children away from the school we go to the nearest church. We have a written disaster plan company wide and one for each child care locations. Parents are given copies of our child care disaster plan as well as the schools. Our staff always keeps walkie-talkies on them if we are separated and we have several emergency numbers for each child.

Elise

8/21/2015 05:30:32 am

In situations like these it is important that the center have a disaster plan in place. I would make sure that each family has a copy of the disaster plan, so that if something were to happen they would know exactly where their child was.

Elena

8/25/2015 11:53:30 am

We have a disaster plan in place so parents know where ww will go in case of a disaster. If anything changes we contact a board member who contacts other board members who contacts the parents about the situation.

Alicia Dickson

8/25/2015 01:25:21 pm

I would make sure the parents are aware of the disaster plan that the center has. In the plan there should be a meeting place for parents to pick up the children.

mandy

8/27/2015 12:04:22 pm

Should make sure a pLan is in welcome packet and posted on wall where other information for parents to be aware

Madison

9/5/2015 08:08:00 pm

At the begining of every year at our program we go over safety drills and emerhency plans, this would inlcude sending home a syllabus with the family which would have parents fill out a form that with a out of state point of contact that could be called in a emergency

maricella link

9/7/2015 03:17:09 pm

I would have parents fill out a emergency disaster form and follow what parents and school policy prefer depending on situation ,its always a good idea to have a meeting place and out of state number for both parties to communicate.

Claudia Martinez

9/7/2015 10:08:18 pm

Must have a clear emergency plan set up so that the parents and caregivers know where they can meet.

Zachary Scott

9/11/2015 04:23:17 pm

We have an emergency plan at my program we all go outside and wait. Then start trying to contact any family we can get a hold of.

Leah L'Rae Wonders

9/14/2015 10:18:52 pm

We have a list of several emergency contacts, usually more than 3 just in case we cannot get in touch with the parents we have a minimum of 3 to fall back on. Not every parent has 3 aside from themselves but the majority of "my kids" do in our program. Also, we have a meeting spot for fire drill and that we go to after earthquakes, etc just like the school has after a disaster. This is posted for parents to see daily on a board by our sign in and out sheets along with our disaster plan too.

Michael Eng

9/21/2015 01:48:57 pm

Have a safety plan in place and communicate it with all parents so they know where the safe place is at in case of an emergency.

Emily

9/23/2015 12:14:28 pm

The program I work for is held at an elementary school, the same one the students attend daily, so parents always know where their children are. We have disaster plans that we discuss with the children, and we provide the same information to parents. For each child we have several emergency contact numbers. There are always three cellular phones on-site on any given day (the site phone, and the personal phones of the staff) plus phones and computers within the school that would be available to use in case of emergency.

Elizabeth T Mason

9/23/2015 01:55:30 pm

Emergency or disaster plan and contacts

Olivia Margoshes

9/24/2015 04:53:20 pm

Establish a disaster plan and meeting place for parents to reunite with their children. Be sure to have on record multiple phone numbers for each child so that an out-of-state relative or friend may be contacted and relay the information to the child's parents.

Andre Graham

9/25/2015 06:57:31 am

Our youth center already has a disaster plan in place. We have a meeting place for all youth to meet in such cases. In our binder we would have all parents contact info.

Robert Lee

9/26/2015 01:29:22 pm

My place of employment has numerous numbers to call parents. We also make our disaster plan available for parents to look at.

Dillon Kramer

9/29/2015 06:33:44 pm

We have emergency bins at our site that contains some food, water, first aid supplies, tools, flashlights, emergency blankets, garbage bags. it also has a binder with all our childrens contact information to be able to contact all of their contacts that were provided to us.

Ashleigh

10/1/2015 01:04:42 pm

Having an emergency disaster plan that all parents and children are aware of.

Katie Cook

10/6/2015 12:51:51 pm

Hand out a disaster plan to the parents. Have a binder with all contact information in it. Set a specific meeting place for the parents to pick up their children.

Robyn

10/17/2015 04:32:30 pm

There must be a disaster plan that is made known to all who work at the Center and those who bring their kids there. This would include all cellular phones of all staff and all parents.

Meghan

10/19/2015 11:06:47 am

Our site is at the school, parents know the order of finding us would be out portable, the main school building, and if further evacuation needed we would go to the Jr High next door. Our parents have provided us with an approved list of anyone with permission to pick up child, which is in our emergency backpack-so if parent had to send someone else to get child, we would already have the name on hand to check ID with no phone call to parent needed.

maranda morton

10/19/2015 03:35:42 pm

In the case that phones couldnt be used to reach parents a disaster plan with a designated meeting spot would need to br implemented. The plan would also include emergency contacts not in the surrounding area in the parents are indisposed

Maria Loredo

10/25/2015 06:55:20 am

Hand out disaster plans to all parents. At our site we always keep a poster board at the parent table specifically for emergencies and contact information.

Rachel Berry

10/26/2015 10:50:59 am

In the event of an emergency that brings cell phone and land lines down, there should be a protocol to follow that both the caregivers and parents know. It could include local emergency service information. It should include a designated area to meet with parents in case the center needs to be evacuated.

Amanda

10/28/2015 08:31:37 pm

My work center is at a school. We are in a portable with easy access to outside and to the road. My center also has an emergency book with all the children's information and who is allowed to pick them up. I would provide a handout information for the parents of a disaster plane if a disaster emergency ever occurred.

anitha

11/12/2015 12:28:09 pm

I would have parents fill out a form with an out of state point of contact that could be called in case of an emergency.

Natalie Rapp

11/15/2015 01:18:52 pm

All parents should have a copy of the center's disaster plan. This should include numbers for all local disaster services and where the center's meet point is for parents to come get their children in case of emergency. The center should also have all the children's emergency contact information with them, so parents/relatives can be notified of the current situation as soon as communication is back up.

Benjamin

11/17/2015 12:22:38 pm

BEFORE any emergency happens, parents need to be aware of a center's emergency plan. In addition, our center has a hard copy of all contact information and who is allowed to pick up each child.

Amanda Phillips

11/17/2015 06:16:18 pm

In the beginning of the year, have an emergency plan already passed out to parents, so that they know what to do in those situations. Another good thing to do is to set up an emergency meeting place with the parents so that you can meet up for information.

Dassah Ortiz

11/17/2015 09:52:27 pm

Have an emergency plan ready with details of where parents would be able to find us and an emergency contact book with all students information.

Samantha

11/21/2015 01:32:31 pm

We have a designated meeting spot at a local community center in the event of an emergency. Parents know to meet us there. Meanwhile, we would be try calling through internet connections and emailing parents if that option was available. If not, we would let nearby emergency personnel and news casters know to spread our location.

Lorena martinez soto

11/25/2015 10:02:45 am

We have a designated meeting spot where we meet in case of a disaster as well as a design plan.

Deana

11/27/2015 11:52:18 am

We have a disaster plan in place that includes relaying information to an out of state contact if local lines are jammed or down. We also outline what will happen in case of emergency as far as how the children will be accounted for, calmed, and comforted with a pre-planned note from home, favorite stuffed animal, and snack. This helps parents know that their child is safe until they are able to arrive at the school and don't risk life and limb to get there when all is stable and well.

Kayla

11/28/2015 04:47:25 pm

In our emergency/disaster plan we have a designated meeting place where we would take the kids on and off the property. If something were to happen, parents should try and remain calm and meet us in the designated area. We use walkie talkies at work as a form of communication as wel, every now and then it gets crosswed with the police wire, in case of an emergency this would be very helpful indeed as well.

Dylan

11/29/2015 03:06:39 pm

We have a designated meeting place if anything goes wrong. So the parents would meet us there. We give them the information as the seasons are changing.

McKenzie Conner

12/1/2015 07:48:49 pm

Having an emergency disaster plan that all staff and families are familiar with is a great way to stay prepared in these situations. Having a designated place to keep this information with numbers and maps will be important.

Kiara McCallum

12/3/2015 10:25:23 am

Emergency Plan forms are given to parents to fill out once they enroll there child into our program. It has a section for parents to fill out to give us permission to care for there child in case of an emergency when care is needed. These forms are always available to the parents and must be filled out.

Breaunah Jacobs

12/6/2015 05:02:46 pm

Contact information for an out of state relative or family friend would be helpful. Families should also have the program's in case of emergency plan as well as specific pick up locations/times in the event of an emergency. Having this information in one specific location is great because when you have to react quickly you know where all of your documents are and you can respond to the situation.

Mary Squiers

12/7/2015 02:04:43 pm

Our program has emergency plans in place that both staff and parents follow. In addition to having a local emergency contact, we also require another emergency contact from out of state.

Patricia

12/7/2015 04:46:51 pm

We have contact information for an out of state family member or friend . We also have a meeting place in case of an emergency.

Audrey Heeren

12/10/2015 08:42:02 am

We just went through a severe windstorm and had to close early. All parents were notified and the children and staff were sent safely home.

Desiree Price

12/12/2015 02:19:33 pm

Have disaster plan pamphlets sent out every three or so months as a reminder, have emergency contact (both in and out of state) for the child in case parents cannot be reached in the child's personal folder, during Parent Night's talk about disaster/emergency evacuation plans, and a pre-destined safe place where the children will be gathered and parents can find us.

Rachel Davenport

12/12/2015 02:45:43 pm

I would have a list from each parents of numbers to contact in case of emergency and I would also have a emergency protocol sheet go home with the parents.

Anamaria

12/15/2015 12:00:17 pm

That is why it is best to have a disaster plan form filled to figure out where a parent can meet to pick there child up at.

Gisella Santiago-Gronka

12/15/2015 12:10:56 pm

When families enter our program, the parents/guardians fill out emergency contact forms and are given our emergency plans. This plan is gone over verbally with parents/guardians as well as the designated meeting place should we have an earthquake. I answer any questions they may have. We also have walkie-talkies and have a monthly emergency situation practice with the children so they feel in control and know what to do.

Emely

12/17/2015 09:56:16 pm

Have a disaster plan make sure you share this with every parent, that way everyone knows what to do and where to go if it occurs.

Estefania

12/18/2015 12:09:55 am

Have a disaster plan available so parents know

Stacy

12/19/2015 02:38:53 pm

Our parents complete an emergency contact form. It specifies where and how to contact us in an emergency.

Amber Fitzgerald

12/26/2015 08:06:25 pm

I would make sure that a disaster/emergency plan is set up and every single parent and/or guardian has a copy of the plan.

Katrina

12/29/2015 08:52:51 am

Our program has a binder full of disaster plans and the contact numbers for each students' family.

Rebecca Pedersen

12/29/2015 01:31:50 pm

We have an emergency handbook with a list of each kids parent, and other family phone numbers in case of an emergency or power outage. In case of a power outage we have a corded phone so we can get ahold of parents. Many of the staffs personal cellphones are alternative options for parents to call.

James Over

12/30/2015 08:38:59 pm

Require information of a family member or someone close to the family, that physically lives in another city or state, "close by" specifically for natural disaster situations or similar predicaments.

Cecilia

12/31/2015 03:13:48 pm

We have at least 3 emergency contacts for all children and multiple ways of contacting parents. If email, phones, and cell phones are all unavailable, we also have a designated meeting place near our center and an approved pick up list. If parents cannot pick up their children, we have a list on file of who is approved to pick up those children, and those adults always require photo ID to sign out children unless it is a person specifically known to the center, such as another parent. We have a disaster plan that is well versed by all staff but available for review by the parents, and highlights, such as the meeting place and emergency pick up procedure are discussed via email and meeting with our director upon enrollment.

laura

1/1/2016 05:40:26 am

We have disaster and lockdown plans and multiple contact numbers and multiple e-mail addresses for family members.

shelby kesterke

1/1/2016 06:49:47 pm

In an emergency situation where phone lines may be down parents would be aware of the emergency system put into place and there would be information on the website where parents would check, there is also evacuation routes and designated areas where parents would come to pick up their children.

Andrea

1/3/2016 06:52:46 pm

at our center there is a disaster plan that our director and boss have written out and every so often we go over it with parents and give them a copy of it having a spot were they can meet us for children if something like that were to happen while children are in our care.

Lindsay Lyon

1/3/2016 07:43:12 pm

It is important to have a disaster preparedness plan that outlines where children will be taken and cared for should anything happen and communication not be available. Parents know where to pick up their children in the event that there is an emergency.

rebecca arnold

1/9/2016 11:28:44 am

i make sure thereis an emergency disaster plan and go over verbally with parents and child. i make sure there is a out of state point contact . and if the phone is not working i make sure parents know about a meeting place where staff and child will be.

Justyna Galaz

1/15/2016 11:04:27 am

Have the parents cell phone numbers and make sure they have yours.

David

1/18/2016 05:42:04 pm

Have a designated safe zone meet up in case of these situations.

Micaela Carroll

1/21/2016 04:19:40 pm

We have a disaster plan that parents and staff are given in such instances so parents know where to meet and pick their children up at.

Sybil

1/22/2016 11:34:06 am

Have an emergency plan set up -- we have one for on-site emergencies and off-site evacuation. We also keep a full list of emergency information for each child with us at all times.

jennifer massengale

1/24/2016 09:59:50 am

In the event of an emergency we have a pre-arranged meeting place at the school in addition to out-of-state contact in case of local breakdown in communication

cynthia smith

1/25/2016 04:59:25 pm

We have set up an alert number that will text people when there is a problem. We also can use the local TV stations. We have a pre-arranged meeting area that the parents are made aware of during a meeting the week before school starts in fall.

James

1/26/2016 06:44:44 am

Have an emergency plan that will be available to the parents and have an out of state contact number.

Gabriel A

1/26/2016 07:12:21 pm

In a disaster situation, it is best to have a plan prepared in advance. At my center we do monthly fire & eathquake drills, preparing the children for any disaster. Make the parents aware of your centers disaster plan and come up with a meeting spot in case of an emergency.

Annika

1/27/2016 11:43:41 am

In a disaster situation, phone lines and cell phones often do not work locally. How will you get information to parents, or have parents reach you?

I like the idea of having an out of state number that the parents can call. And having a meeting place so the parents can come to the school and pick up their kids.

Carly

1/30/2016 03:49:01 pm

It is important to have a clear plan for all type of emergencies, including a designated meeting place for parents to reunite with their children and an emergency contact outside of the state.

Molly B

1/31/2016 04:55:05 pm

At my work when we did have a disaster happen, i was thankful for the disaster plan.I sent out a phone tree call so every parent was called with in 5 minutes of knowing myself what was happening, as well as a mass text message on where to pick up their children. Having emergency contacts for each child on hand in a folder is helpful.

Sara

2/3/2016 10:58:09 am

I would form a disaster pamphlet and go over it with all parents to let them know the percaustions we would use, our plan of action and a place to meet.

Kay

2/4/2016 12:15:17 pm

We have a plan of action, and all parents are aware of it. It is also a good idea to have an out of state contact to reach.

Michael Chapman

2/6/2016 09:06:23 am

I would have the parents fill out a form that gives us an out of state contact that we could call in case their was an emergency and we were unable to reach the parents.

Alissa Wallace

2/7/2016 01:54:24 pm

In my program, we have a disaster plan for every child. It is posted throughout of location, given to parents upon enrollment, and regularly gone over with staff. This disaster plan helped us in a recent state of emergency due to the multiple contact points for parents, and a preset plan in case no phone contact can be made.

kimme johnson

2/7/2016 06:21:09 pm

My center would have an emergency plan set up that has the procedures for what to do and where to go in the case of an emergency. The parents would have this plan as well so they would know what procedures the center was partaking in and the safe place to pick up their kid.

Holly

2/7/2016 11:03:18 pm

We have a system that could send out texts and e-mails from a cell phone or an iPad if there is wifi access available. If there is no wifi, we have a plan that tells us what to do in different types of emergencies and a safe place to meet off-campus in case there is a need for evacuation.

Andrea Myers

2/8/2016 09:37:44 am

We have an emergency plan in place and parents have filled out an emergency form giving us permission to take care of their kids in the event of a disaster. We also have an out of state point of contact.

Sarah Still

2/9/2016 07:45:27 am

The parents should provide an out of state contact that we can call in case of an emergency.

PRIYANKA KUMARI

2/13/2016 12:02:41 pm

I will always make sure that there is a disaster plan form in the registration binder. So, in case of emergency I will be able to inform the parents about the situation and they will be free to pick-up the kids.

Rachel

2/13/2016 01:01:16 pm

The parents should have your cell phone and make sure they should have yours also.

Brandi

2/18/2016 01:23:35 pm

Having an emergency plan in place is crucial. Making sure you have a designated place to have the parents meet you. Have the site phone on you at all times. Have your disaster plan in your first aid kit. Have parents provide contact information for family out of the area.

Katharina Gees

2/22/2016 11:45:52 am

At our center we have walkie-talkies which we can use to communicate with the fire department in case of emergencies such as these. It is possible we may not be able to contact the parents without the use of cell phone, landlines, etc. because that probably means the wifi for the internet is down as well. We are lucky though that all families live in close proximity and we could send our kids home via staff driven van.

Kammi

2/25/2016 05:55:23 pm

Having a disaster plan provided at enrollment is key. A plan would include an emergency out of state contact. A mass text/ auto call would be ideal in these instances.

Henry Moen

2/26/2016 12:39:52 pm

At our center we have an emergency plan we share with our parents. That way, in case of emergency, the parents know where to find us. We also have walkie talkies so that if they get in contact with one of us hey get in contact with all of us.

Marc

2/27/2016 10:12:18 pm

We have a emergency disaster plan for any situation that happens. Parents are called if any situation happens through a site cellphone.

Nohelani Quigtar

2/28/2016 10:47:28 pm

We have an emergency disaster plan for every situation. Parents provide us with emergency contact information and are called through our site phone if an emergency situation does occur.

Morgan

2/28/2016 11:58:08 pm

our center has worked our a detailed disaster plan that is avalible and distributed to all parents. in case of an emergency the safe point is indicated and based on the emergency the parent can figure out the best point to look for their child.

Andrew

3/2/2016 05:40:26 pm

Have an emergency plan drawn up, with an established and agreed-upon method of communication. A special emergency phone is one option, or have a designated "runner", unless all staff are needed on site, to go out (if it is safe) to contact local emergency personnel.

Tabitha

3/8/2016 01:53:15 pm

Have your emergency plan updated and handed out to parents, if the center needs to move to a safer local. In our area we have select areas were families can go that run on generators and get hot meals in case of a natural disasters.

Katie

3/8/2016 01:52:30 pm

We have a detailed disaster plan in place and emergency contacts for all of our children on file for emergency situations.

mariah

3/8/2016 09:41:30 pm

Have a designated meeting spot and have out of state emergency contacts on file.

Stephanie

3/11/2016 03:09:36 pm

We ensure that all parents are provided with our disaster plan. We also make sure to have multiple means of contact for each parent including multiple phone numbers, email addresses, and out of state family members. We have also formed relationships with local news and radio stations in order to utilize those forms of contact to get announcements out to parents.

Nicole Littleton

3/12/2016 08:43:48 pm

Parents would be provided with the emergency disaster plan. This plan would include a designated meeting place for the parents to meet us. You could, also, try to reach parents via local news and radio stations.

Melissa

3/16/2016 08:40:27 am

I would make sure each family filled out an emergency contact page so that there are multiple people who can be contacted. I would also create a disaster plan to give out to families that has a agreed upon meeting point for families to get their children if needed.

Audrey MEZIL

3/16/2016 04:17:47 pm

The center should have all the children's emergency contact informations with them in order parents (or relatives) can be notified of the current situation.
All parents should also have a copy of the center's disaster plan.
This plan should include numbers for all local disaster services and where the center's meet point is in order, in case of emergency, the parents could come get their children.

Brianna Kanyid

3/19/2016 04:28:34 pm

We have a plan for all different sorts of emergencies, whether natural disaster or fire, etc. On our sign in/out table, we have our emergency information, where we will be located if an emergency were to occur. We inform the parents of this when the child is registered and keep them updated.

Jaclyn Tabone

3/19/2016 06:52:33 pm

I would inform the parents when the child is registered to attend care.

Nathan Johnson

3/21/2016 10:47:50 am

It is best to have a clear emergency situation plan that the parents know about. Included in that is an out of state point of contact for each child

Brittany Nielsen

3/21/2016 03:27:53 pm

Parents and staff must be kept up to date on emergency procedures and meeting spots at all times. Having emergency contact numbers written in a file which includes out of town or state emergency contacts is also important. In case of an emergency there should also be a land line ready to make phone calls as cordless/wireless phones won't work.

Mischelle Johnson

3/22/2016 11:17:16 am

Have an emergency disaster plan. Make sure parents and staff know emergency procedures. Communication between parents and caregivers prior with a plan makes this transition as simple as possible.

Linda Mae Kristofik

3/22/2016 02:55:27 pm

I would have given all the parents a copy of the school disaster plan with information to outside agencies that would have information and / or the instructions of a central gathering place to come to for your child.

Aimee

3/23/2016 02:44:20 pm

we have a designated meeting spot. We also have a long distance contact for people to call.

RAFFAELA GENZALE

4/6/2016 07:22:38 pm

Have an emergency disaster plan in place Go over the emergency disaster plan frequently with staff.

Katrina Tarpy

4/12/2016 10:59:33 am

Every center should have reliable a disaster plan that parents and staff are very familiar with.

Jeannette Williams

4/14/2016 10:27:45 am

make sure to pass out the disaster plans as the seasons change. parents are reminded because in a disaster you don't always remember .
We also have to have a contact for a child that lives more the 100 miles away to be able to get information to.

Nayelika link

4/14/2016 02:48:41 pm

It would be best to have an emergency disaster plan that all parents are aware of just in case there is an emergency. Having a specific meeting place would help parents get to their children if they needed to.

gabrielle

4/21/2016 03:06:20 pm

Either internet or email, or out of state contact.

Dexter Allenlee Registe

4/26/2016 02:20:46 pm

We have out of state contact information so if something does happen we have a way to reach the parents.

Anne Standing

4/27/2016 06:46:07 pm

Parents are aware of where their children would be in case of a disaster or emergency. In our case, we have a near by hall that can be reached where there is already water, washrooms, and food could be brought in.

Drew

4/30/2016 11:35:29 am

It is important to have a clear emergency plan developed that all parents and caregivers are aware of which includes a designated place where they can meet.

Daniel

4/30/2016 06:00:36 pm

Best practice is to have a well known plan for when a disaster of this magnitude strikes. In that plan there should be a designated meet up location when lines are down.

Emily DuBois

5/3/2016 10:44:59 am

By having a pre-made disaster plan so the parents know exactly what to expect from us, it will eliminate communication problems.

Kristina

5/5/2016 09:47:16 am

Have a disaster plan in affect. Also exchange cell phone numbers

Kari

5/5/2016 02:10:10 pm

We have a site cell phone number that parents recieve once enrolled

Myell Mergaert

5/20/2016 10:38:45 pm

We have a disaster plan in place which covers how to contact us in an emergency. We also have an established meeting place in case of crisis.

Christopher Williams

5/31/2016 09:04:01 am

Setting up non-local contacts for teachers in our program to call and leave updated reports of our safety are essential. The parents themselves can contact these non-local emergency contacts for updates and communication.

Katheryn Leyde

6/2/2016 09:17:38 am

I would make sure to pass out a disaster plan to all parents, this way they are aware of our procedures before hand. I would also be sure to have an out of area emergency contact number.

Maddi

6/6/2016 07:49:45 pm

Make sure that both staff AND parents are clear on the center's "disaster plan", specifying proper procedures if a situation were to occur. Also, make sure to have multiple emergency contact numbers per child, including at least 2 out of area numbers.

Christina Huskey

6/9/2016 02:54:41 pm

make sure that there is another phone line working so that you can contact parents for any reason.

Leticia Gutierrez

6/9/2016 08:04:07 pm

Our child care program has an emergency disaster plan for situations like this. We also have a folder with numerous phone numbers of contact for each child.

Sashia Ramirez-Trujillo

6/13/2016 11:27:36 pm

I will select a specific meeting place to help parents get to their children if they needed it. The place should be the same for all the kids. Also, I will use social media and emails to contact their family.

Manroop Buttar

6/14/2016 09:15:15 pm

an out of state contact is important as well as a emergency plan that families are aware of

Katie

6/15/2016 11:15:09 pm

In case of a disaster it's important to have a crisis plan and emergency contact information for each child.

Venise Williams

6/20/2016 07:40:20 pm

Have an emergency plan that parents and staff know. This plan will include a meeting place and additional contacts in case of and emergency.

Mia Naficy

6/22/2016 06:11:32 am

Have an initial disaster plan sent out at the beginning of the year and perhaps resent every six months. If no phone lines work and we need to leave the premises, we will go to the designated meeting spot that parents know about prior. We may leave a note on the door that we are at our emergency location that can be found in our safety letter. I would then try using my own cell phone or other phone source to contact parents.

Manolita

6/24/2016 07:26:06 pm

The school has 3 contact numbers: 2 cell phones and 1 landline. The parents are reminded through circulars and monthly newsletters to update their contact numbers. What will be added as a result of this module is to have a designated place for parents to meet their children during and emergency.

Carly Froneberger

7/2/2016 03:21:37 pm

In the event of a disaster and phones do not work and we need to contact students parents our center could have a pre-planned meeting place so we can make contact with families.

Olivia Castillo

7/5/2016 06:24:32 pm

I would have parents fill out emergency cards upon their child's enrollment with multiple numbers to call in a case like this.

Emily Enright

7/12/2016 10:26:15 pm

In a facility I worked at, we had a clear disaster plan worked out. All parents were provided copies, and we had "emergency baggies" for each child that we kept in a air tight bin. We had each family provide a change of clothes, snacks, blanket, and medication the child needed. We also had the family fill out emergency contact information that we kept in a binder and a copy in each bag. We also encouraged the parents to write the children a note in each bag in case it took the parents a while to reach their kids, so that they felt safe.

Jeremy Tagliaferre

7/16/2016 07:09:18 pm

If internet is still working, an email blast and then something posted tot he website. Otherwise, parents know that we are at the school unless we tell them otherwise. For example, parents know that on Fridays we are in the park and would know to look for us there if we were not at the school.

Judith Regalado

7/25/2016 02:48:12 pm

Our program has a disaster plan to act upon if a natural disaster was to occur. We also have in file numbers of the parents to be notified if anything was wrong.

Anne Pyle

8/14/2016 01:24:54 am

At my childcare program, we believe it is essential for us to have walkie-talkies if groups seperate for whatever reason. If there was an emergency we would be able to communicate properly. I work for the y, but our childcare program is held at an elementary school. If there was an emergency our safe spot would be at the branch. We would bus the kids there. And hopefully one of the phones there would work to call parents.

Heidi Roberts

8/24/2016 03:02:37 pm

have a disaster plan
have out of state emergency contacts
talk to parents and explain your plan

Margaret

8/26/2016 04:48:52 pm

Clearly post and flyer the disaster plans and designated emergency meeting spot for parents to read and mention it often. A phone with rechargeable batteries and a battery charger that is manually chargeable (hand generators) would be great as well, with a book of 3 emergency contacts for each person. Know where the nearest police and fire stations and community centers with back up equipment are as well.

Miesha

8/28/2016 12:47:05 pm

Having a plan so that parents know where to go and what to do is key.
at all of the daycare's my daughter has gone to they have had a plan of where they will be going during a emergency. This i feel is the best plan because phones are not always reliable during an emergency,

Alexander

8/29/2016 06:24:38 pm

In the event of a disaster in which cell phones are no longer working, it is prudent and wise to have a disaster plan in which parents would be advised on what to do and how to reach their children. All schools should have a landline available as well, which shouldnt be interrupted by anything short of cataclysm.

Angela Brun

8/31/2016 01:21:58 pm

Have a laid out and clear emergency plan that all parents and guardians are aware of. A meeting spot, out of state emergency contacts, etc.

Kate Taylor

9/5/2016 09:24:40 am

This is also what I would do, I think it is a very good solution to this situation.

Katarina Allen

9/4/2016 09:19:44 am

That's why having a disaster plan that both parents and staff are aware of in case of an emergency.

Kate Taylor

9/5/2016 09:24:05 am

There would be a plan made in advance where the parents could meet there children if communication is down. I'd also have the parents fill out a form with an out of state contact number in the case of an emergency.

Konstantin Yatsuk

9/5/2016 11:47:49 am

When parents sign their kids up to join the program they are given a copy of the plans in case of an emergency. There is also a copy on our website. Along with that if the cell-phones still work we will send out an email to all parents notifying them of what is going to happen and what to expect.

Yarely Espinoza

9/5/2016 09:59:17 pm

We keep a file where we have each child's emergency contact information. We keep that file with us at all times whether we go outside or trips. It's nice to have something like this just in case we need to get in contact with a family member of that's child.

Mani Hooyman

9/11/2016 09:32:25 pm

We have all children of files and have different types of contacts if needed. Hopefully parents are aware that there is set routine in emergencies that they are aware about so if something drastic was to happened, we are all on the same page. It could also bout of our hands and to appoint where we are not able to communicate and thats when police and whoever is involved will help communicate with us.

McCanna

9/12/2016 10:28:37 am

In the program I work for we have a disaster plan. We also have all numbers and emergency contacts for the kids on file. I work at a Elementary School where there is a designated safe place in case of a disaster. The children in the program I work with also attend the elementary school.

Lacie

9/12/2016 10:28:44 am

I would have an emergence plan in place at the start of the year that all parents are aware of, in case of an emergency all parents no where too come and meet all of us.

Alissa Gutierrez

9/13/2016 01:05:13 pm

How will you get information to parents, or have parents reach you?
Always have the kid's emergency numbers handy. Make sure you have numbers for the mother and the father just in case you can't get in contact with one of them. Write down the number of the childcare facility and keep it close by the sign up sheet everyday.

Quincy Henry

9/17/2016 01:13:35 pm

It is important for the parent to fill out an emergency contact form. Even beyond this the center should have a disaster plan in place that they have shared with the parent in case of emergency's, that way the parent knows what the center will do and where they can be found. Once phones are working again the center should immediately contact parents and inform them of the childs' well being.

Chloe

9/22/2016 11:57:19 am

We have a established disaster plan that is given to each parent. if something were to happen that required us to leave our current building, the parents know where to go to find us. We of course have the emails, alternate emails, cell numbers, and emergency contact information for each child.

Sarah

9/25/2016 12:24:28 pm

It would be helpful to have an out-of-state contact for each child and to have a designated meet-up spot that parents are aware of, so that they can know where their children will be in the event of a disaster.

Britt

9/29/2016 07:06:54 pm

We have a designated disaster plan and parents should be aware where to meet if anything were to happen.

Krystal Hwang

10/1/2016 10:05:48 pm

Well we have a cabinet with phone numbers of emergency contacts and contacts when emergency accures. In our program we have one emergency contact in the back of the binder in name list for kids, one in our cabinet has emergency binder with contacts, and an emergency phone just in case

Krystal Hwang

10/1/2016 10:06:27 pm

Well our program has a cabinet with phone numbers of emergency contacts and contacts when emergency accures. In our program we have one emergency contact in the back of the binder in name list for kids, one in our cabinet has emergency binder with contacts, and an emergency phone just in case

Kate Sheldon

10/3/2016 11:06:22 am

I would have an emergency bin filled with blankets, water, flashlights, and an emergency phone. I would also want parents to be aware of our designated emergency site to pick up their kids.

Lexi

10/4/2016 09:47:03 am

When each child registers they should be filling out an emergency form. This form would have meeting locations and emergency numbers. Additionally, ensuring you always have the forms with every parent's contact info is vital.

kylee

10/10/2016 12:09:14 pm

have a clear emergency plan planned out and typed up to give to parents

Kristopher McLendon

10/11/2016 12:29:33 pm

Have a disaster plan in place and an out of state contact if the need was there.

Alicia

10/16/2016 01:37:10 pm

The best way for my program to communicate in this kind of situation is to already have a plan intact. We would make a disaster plan and make sure the parents know what the plan is. We would also create a meeting spot where we would go straight to, where the parents would go to pick up their children.

Kiana Wastradowski

10/16/2016 09:50:42 pm

Have a disaster plan acknowledged with the parents to let them know of any disasters that could occur and how their children will be taken care of. If cell phones do not work we will stay in our location until it becomes unsafe to do so and will then move to the nearest, planned disaster site for parents to then be contacted and find their children.

diana

10/17/2016 07:26:57 pm

have a disaster plan and make sure no matter what alll children are safe and parents are clear on where to go in case of an emergency

Jocelyn Ramirez

10/17/2016 11:29:17 pm

We have the emergency contact book in hand in case of an emergency, each staff also has cellphones, so we can start contacting the parents with our cell phones to ensure their child's or children's safety.

Aliyah Martin

10/18/2016 10:23:41 pm

It is always important to have an emergency or disaster plan. Keeping on file all emergency contacts and parent/ or guardian is important to have on you in an emergency pack. Having a pre printed one on hand is good, in case of emergency you wouldn't have a need to go back into the "danger zone'.

Latifa Franklin

10/26/2016 11:25:53 pm

I would always get all parents all parents emergency call back numbers and also have a emergency plan that all parents are aware of.

nicole wilson

10/28/2016 06:57:39 pm

having a disaster plan and a meeting place for parents and staff is important in a case of emergency. Also having all of the parents contacts and their emergency contacts are good to keep close and all together.

Laura Murillo

11/12/2016 07:41:46 pm

The best way to make sure parents reach you in case phone lines and cell phones don't work locally is to have an emergency disaster plan ready, copied, and given to every parent and staff in the program. In this plan have a designated specific meeting safe place so there is no confusion.

Amber

11/14/2016 02:34:00 pm

Have an emergency plan and designated meeting spot

Sarah Garcia

11/15/2016 01:46:15 pm

When local phone lines are out I think it'd be important to have an out of state emergency contact whos phones would be working at this time. It would also be highly beneficial to have a disaster plan set up and given to parents with a place to find information and any other forms.

Jennifer Hargrove

11/20/2016 09:54:36 am

Have a emergency routine for every potential situation (fire, earthquake...), practice it, make sure the parents know where to go in the event of an emergency. It's also wise to have a back-up corded landline phone, in the event cellular services are overcrowded.

Juan Flores

11/20/2016 12:19:51 pm

We have a designated disaster plan and meeting location that all parents are consistently reminded of.

Esperanza Lira

11/28/2016 12:15:45 pm

Have a distaster plan set up, and a location to pick up child in case it is needed.

Marisol Diaz

12/9/2016 11:23:31 am

Set up an clean emergency plan that parents and caregivers know about when enrolling and have a safe spot to meet.

Karla Palomino

12/20/2016 09:21:23 am

Because of situations like these it is important to have a well thought out plan before hand, practice it and have it be known by the parents. Let the parents know where and how to reach us in case of an emergency.

Nakayla

12/30/2016 08:19:10 pm

This is why you post your disaster plan up so parents know what will take place in times like these if they are not able to contact you vise versa

Jessica pattison

1/6/2017 01:43:24 pm

Having emergency information for each child in a binder always at hand. Sharing with parents emergency plans. Always having cellphones on site incase of an power outage. Any sort of disaster should have a plan and have it written in classrooms and handouts for parents.

Leslie

1/7/2017 03:39:55 am

It is essential to Set up a binder or folder in the main office, as well as each individual classroom, specifically to hold every child's emergency contact information. Local numbers and email addresses of authorized parents and guardians must be provided on emergency contact forms. In cases where the power or phone line is out, have a designated spot or location off site nearby as a meeting place when parents and guardians can meet up to pick up their child from the facility.
Have the emergency/disaster plan posted on a parent/guardian information wall at all times. Especially keep it updated around times or seasons when known severe weather occurs.

Thomas

1/14/2017 07:46:02 pm

The children's safety is most important, we will have a emergency plan, that all children, parents and staff are aware of. We will stay in our primary location as long as it's safe, if it becomes unsafe we will move to the nearest known safe location.

Barbara Edrington

1/16/2017 11:25:57 am

We inform the parents at beginning of the ProgramYear in case of a Disaster, we have a meeting point at a local church down the road, we provide them with the address and have them all them store our phone number and vice versa!!

nishat iqbal

1/16/2017 11:27:41 am

we porvided the parents all the information about our disaster plan we gave the address to the church in the beginning of the year if in case a disaster occur and we all move their and have all the parents contact numbers in our emergency file

Rachel Simmons

1/22/2017 07:30:43 pm

We are always readily prepared for these types of situations. For any type of disaster, our childcare program has a plan for each and the parents are well informed of these plans. We are also sure to have phones that have service for these types of situations.

Kaile

2/9/2017 08:04:36 pm

In my place of work we have disaster plans posted in 2 places as well a second provide all parents with a copy at the beginning of the year