• 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?
A 4 point 2 earth quake stuck the coast of California on
Tuesday at World of Love Academy. The building shook for about 10 minutes
causing of structure damage. In two of the main preschool rooms, cafeteria and
hall way it left a lot of debris blocking the entry way. the teachers and
children were trapped in the room until authorizes came on the scene.
A tornado tore through the hills of Eastern Virgin county
injuring 5 children at Helping Hands School. The storm developed ping pong
sized hail balls with dangerous winds. The school was left without power and
was completely destroyed according to authorities.
The teachers, directors and children are at risk from these
natural disasters. They can be faces with possible injuries ranging from minor
to critical.
• Explain why
you and your colleagues should be prepared. What are the consequences of not
being prepared?
“Effective planning and response is achieved by
coordination, cooperation and the participation of, individuals and the
community at large”( Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, 2003) . Being
prepared for natural disaster in an emergency can develop awareness and what
measure to take. The teachers will know the evacuation plans to take to secure
safety. Yes, it is imperative that children practice drills and know what to
expect. How would you practice tornado
drills? Where would you go and what
position to you have child get into?
Role playing helps prepare children to act in unsafe or
dangerous situations. It is a preventive tool that allows children to be better
equipped in a real emergency. Drills for fires, earthquakes, and other types of
disasters are practiced on a regular basis in many early childhood education
environments.
Planning frequently drills can allow everyone to get
familiar with the process. You will know how to call, what to do and where to
go. Preparation will be handy if you need water, food and medication for yourself
or children.
When you do not plan for emergencies it leaves liability and
everyone life can be in jeopardy. No one
will be familiar with what to do causing confusion and anxiety.
• 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.
“You must keep in mind that the plan must be specific enough
to give directions for immediate action, but flexible enough to allow for
changes as unexpected situations develop” (Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Agency , 2003) .
When developing, a disaster plan the following steps can be
consider and should include:
• Accommodation
for teacher, families or children.
• What
alterative shelter is nearby I case the building becomes unsuitable.
• Emergency
information on each child should be in a place that is assessable to get
contact with parents / caregivers.
• How will
the daycare receive commutation if all phone line go down.
• What are
everyone’s role in the disaster and how will they response.
• Emergency
supplies needed water, food, first aid kit, batteries, hearing aids.
• Emergency
numbers for police, posing control, fire and rescue these number should be
posted in every room.
When a natural disaster occurs:
• Remain
calm, when you remain calm you will allow yourself to think through everyone
fine.
• Secure the
safety for the staff and child.
• Check for
possible hazards to can cause a life threating situation.
• Before you
leave any building check to make sure that there is no debris from the building
that could fall on you (The American National Red Cross, 2017).
• If needed
evacuate have everyone get out in as quick and orderly manner.
• Use
community help such as; the American Red Cross, family, friends and churches.
allow them to make phone calls, comfort the children, provide transportation.
• Stay with
the child until parents or emergency help arrives. Accompany child if parents
are to meet the child at the emergency care site (Robertson, C 2016).
Reference :
Robertson, C. (2016)
Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education, 6th Edition.
American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org/.
Day Care Facilities Emergency Planning Guide.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, 2003.
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