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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

Update, revise, and review emergency and reunification plans to prepare for wildfire evacuations. 

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 | Vietnamese | Chinese


 

Child Care Aware

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

Explore crisis and disaster resources
 

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 resourcesExplore business resources
 

Save the Children

Save the Children launched Get Ready. Get Safe to help keep families and communities safe, including helping families create emergency preparedness plans.

Explore family resources


Center For Disease Control

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


FEMA

The FEMA App allows you to receive real-time weather alerts, locate emergency shelters in your area, prepare for common hazards, and more.

Wildfire Preparedness and Children's Health Resources

  • Create a Clean Room to Protect Indoor Air Quality During a Wildfire | US EPA
    • Offers guidance on creating a cleaner indoor air space during and after wildfire smoke events. This resource can help child care programs reduce occupants' exposure to harmful smoke particles when outdoor air quality is poor.
  • Preparing for a Wildfire | HeadStart.gov
    • Provides Head Start-focused safety practices for preparing for a wildfire, including planning considerations for programs serving young children and families. This resource may be useful for child care and early childhood programs reviewing emergency preparedness plans and communication strategies before a wildfire occurs.
  • Smoke-Ready Toolbox for Wildfires | US EPA
    • Provides practical tools, planning resources, and communication materials to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from wildfire smoke impacts. This resource may be particularly useful for child care agencies planning for ongoing smoke exposure and continuity of operations.
  • Wildfire Smoke and Children | Wildfires | CDC
    • Offers public health guidance related to wildfire smoke, cleanup safety, health considerations, and returning home after a wildfire. This resource complements disaster recovery planning by addressing health and safety concerns that may persist after the fire has ended.
  • Wildfires | Ready.gov
    • Provides general wildfire preparedness and safety guidance, including how to make a plan, prepare for evacuation, protect your home, stay safe during a wildfire, and return home safely after the fire. This resource may support child care agencies and programs as they strengthen emergency preparedness, response, and recovery planning for wildfire events.
  • Wildfires and Children's Health Resources
    • Offers child-focused wildfire and children’s health resources, including information that may support programs and families in understanding wildfire-related health concerns, smoke exposure, and ways to protect children before, during, and after wildfire events.

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. 

Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities Resource Hub | OHSU

 

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.

Inclusive Preparedness Resources | American Red Cross