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Emergency Preparedness

Emergencies can happen at a moment’s notice. Families, caregivers and child care professionals play an important role in emergency preparedness and response. Explore this Emergency Preparedness page for links to resources to guide your planning process.

Oregon Early Learning Emergency Preparation And Response Plan

Oregon Early Learning Emergency Preparation and Response Plan was created to formalize the Department of Early Learning and Care's response to address the needs of children before, during and after a state of emergency declared by the Governor. This document provides relevant guidance and information on the division’s coordination with other state agencies and systems.


Resources For Families & Child Care Professionals

Child care providers and programs are required to to have an emergency plan.  Evacuation drills must be practiced at least once a month. In addition, another aspect of the emergency plan must also be practiced every two months, such as lock down practice, staff injury, earthquake, etc.  Practice drills must be documented.  The resources below are available to help child care providers and programs meet these requirements.


Written Emergency Plan Templates

Center (CC) Emergency Plan (PR-0191):  

English | Spanish
School-age Center (SC) Emergency Plan (PR-0602):  

English
Family Child Care (RF/CF) Written Evacuation Plan (PR-0190):  

English | Spanish | Russian | Chinese | Vietnamese 


Evacuation Drill Records

Center (CC) Emergency Drill Record (CCLD-0115):  English | Spanish 
School-age Center (SC) Drill Record (CCLD-0595) :  English 
RF/CF Home Based Emergency Drill Record (CCLD-0489):  English | Spanish | Russian | Chinese | Vietnamese







 

Save the Children

Save the Children provides FREE training and resources for families and child care professionals to prepare for emergencies.

Explore family resources.

Explore child care professional resources and register for the Get Ready Get Safe Training Hub.

Downloads

Child Care Emergency Preparedness WorkbookChild Care Emergency Preparedness Participant Manual

Center For Disease Control

CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response provides emergency preparedness information from the Centers for Disease Control.

 

Ready Campaign

The Ready campaign encourages families, communities and businesses to plan and prepare all year long for possible hazards and natural disasters.

Explore family resources.

Explore business resources.

Downloads

Business Insurance Discussion Form Business Risk Assessment Table Business Impact Analysis Worksheet Business Emergency Response Resources Business_Emergency Response Plans Business Emergency Supplies Checklist Business Continuity Plan Post Disaster Child Care Matrix (For Families & Businesses)
 

FEMA

Download the FEMA App for Apple, Android, and Blackberry mobile devices and get alerts from the National Weather Service, safety reminders and more.

 

Child Care Aware

Child Care Aware Emergency Preparedness Program focus on training Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency staff on the important role of child care before, during, and after emergencies.

 

Head Start

Office of Head Start National Center on Health provides a 3-piece set of materials on emergency preparedness that offers guidance and techniques to cope with emergencies and disasters.

Resources for People With Disabilities & Their Caregivers

 

Oregon Health & Science University

Oregon Health & Science University provides training, technical assistance, tools and resources for people with disabilities and their caregivers.

Downloads

ReadyNow Toolkit
 

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross provides tip for people with disabilities and their caregivers with guidance in managing, communication, equipment, pets and home hazards.

Downloads

Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities