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• Keep flashlights and a crank or battery powered radio in the event of a power failure. RESPOND
• Monitor local weather conditions and follow severe weather advisories. • Plan and prepare indoor activities for children.
• Stay clear of downed power lines.
RECOVER
• Assess for any damage when it is safe.
• Assess for safety before entering your child care facility after an evacuation.
• Clear outside play areas of any hazardous debris.
• Be aware of the wide range of emotional reactions and needs children might have and provide emotional support and care.
• Review and revise drills and evacuation plan as needed.
FLOODING
PREPARE
• Monitor local weather conditions and follow severe weather advisories.
• Keep flashlights and a crank/battery powered radio in the event of a power failure.
• Identify potential evacuation sites.
• Identify how children will be transported in case of evacuation.
• Be aware if debris flows have occurred in your area.
RESPOND
• Monitor local weather conditions, severe weather advisories and evacuation notices. • Follow evacuation instructions given by law enforcement or officials.
• Stay away from downed power lines.
• Avoid flooded areas and do not pass or walk through moving water.
• Communicate with parents about situation status or if you evacuated.
RECOVER
• Assess for damage if you had to evacuate.
• Be sure it is safe before re-entering your facility if you had to evacuate.
• Be sure all utilities are operational and safe before using.
• Don’t drink water from the tap unless you are sure it is safe.
• Be aware of potential mud slides after an extended rain or flooding.
• Review and revise drills, evacuation and shelter-in-place plans.
EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS