Handout #5
Steps in Preparing a Family Child Care Home for a Disaster n Determine the types of disaster most likely to occur
in your area
n Learn about the types of disasters n Involve family members in planning for disasters n Gather the information needed on any assistants n Gather the information needed on children
and families
n Decide how pets will be taken care of during
a disaster
n Set up emergency kits for staying in the home
and evacuating
n Develop an emergency contacts list n Decide how vital business records and resources
will be protected
n Develop and practice an evacuation plan n Develop a shelter-in-place strategy n Develop a communications plan n Complete a written Family Child Care Program
Emergency Plan
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