Page 11 - Demo

• Stay tuned to the radio or television for emergency and alert messages. • Communicate with parents about situation status.
If you are asked to shelter-in-place:
• Move children and adults to an interior room with no or few windows.
• Turn off all air conditioners and ventilation systems.
• Prevent panic by providing calm activities for children.
• Stay tuned to the radio or television for emergency alert messages. • Be prepared to evacuate if ordered by emergency officials.
• Communicate with parents about situation status.
RECOVER
• If you have been evacuated, do not return until you are authorized by emergency personnel.
• Avoid eating food or drinking beverages that may have been contaminated.
• Use gloves and other protective measures when handling items that have
been contaminated.
• Do not use any cooling or heating systems in your facility until they have been properly inspected for safe use.
• Assess the children, your staff and yourself for emotional issues that may develop after the event.
• Be aware of the wide range of emotional reactions and needs children might have and provide emotional support and care.
• File an incident report with Community Care Licensing.
• Review and revise drills, evacuation and shelter-in-place plans as needed.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS