Describe each of the disaster scenarios you have chosen (such as a hurricane that has quickly developed in your area) and a real or hypothetical early childhood setting (such as a Head Start program housed on a university campus near the coast).
What are the main dangers posed by these situations? Who is at risk?
Explain why you and your colleagues should be prepared. What are the consequences of not being prepared?
Summarize the appropriate steps you would take to develop a plan in advance for this disaster and how you would deal with it if it occurs.
Be sure to:
Explain how you would assess the risks.
Identify potential complications created by this disaster besides the main disaster/danger itself.
Describe any other steps you and/or your early childhood program should take to be prepared to handle this kind of crisis.
What kinds of materials or documentation (e.g., first aid supplies, family emergency contact information, and so on) would be necessary and/or helpful?
Explain how you might involve the families of the children in your care.