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This resource is funded by and for the benefit of the Maryland State Department of Education.
Upcoming Trainings
Virtual Events:
2/2 & 2/3 - Emergency Disaster Preparedness for Child Care Programs, $5 per person
2/8 - Build Your Perfect Plan Coaching Session, FREE!
In-Person Trainings:
Coming soon!
Interested in scheduling a private training for your group?
Contact us to learn more.
Emergency Plans
Looking for your training certificate and approved emergency plan?*
- Log into your account. (Already logged in? Click "My Account" at the top of the page.)
- Scroll down to "My Documents" at the bottom of the "My Account" page to find copies of your certificate and plan.
*Certificates and plans are only available online for those who participated in training with Project ACT starting in October 2021.
PREPARE
Preparation Resources
- Text Alerts for Maryland
- National Weather Forecast for Maryland
- Child Care Prepare Emergency and Disaster Resources
- How Insurance Protects You in an Emergency
- Meeting the Needs of Infants and Toddlers During an Evacuation
- Webinar: Considerations for Infants and Toddlers During Disasters
- Maryland Emergency Management Agency Resources for Businesses
- Are you in a Flood Prone Area?
- Disaster Supply Kit
- Local Emergency Management Directors
- Handling Emergencies
- Emergency Preparation for Child Care Providers
- Emergency Plan for Families
- Locate Declared Disasters in Your Area
- Child Care Emergency Preparedness Toolbox
- Emergency Preparedness Toolkit for Child Care Programs
- Preventing Injuries in Child Care
- Playground Safety Tips
Local & National Standards
- Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Health & Safety Requirements
- Caring for Our Children (4th Ed.) National Health and Safety Performance Standards & Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs
- National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness Emergency
Preparedness Manual - National Commission on Children and Disasters
Respond
Types of Emergencies
Taking Action
- How to Shut Off Your Water
- How to Turn Off Electricity
- How to Turn Off Natural Gas
- Emergency Closure Door Sign - Printable
- Inclement Weather Closure Door Sign - Printable
- Evacuation Door Sign - Printable
- Shelter-In-Place Door Sign - Printable
- Lockdown Door Sign - Printable
- Go vs. No Go
- Severe Weather Tracker
- How to Evacuate
- How to Shelter in Place
- Ways to Stay Tuned
Recover
Financial Resources
- Maryland Insurance Administration
- Reducing the Financial Toll of Emergencies
- Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
Supporting Children, Families and Staff
- Helping Your Child Cope with Media Coverage of Disasters
- Talking to Children After a Disaster
- Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety
- Making Space for Children: Planning for Post-Disaster Reconstruction
- Disaster: Helping Children Cope
- Coping with Disaster
- Impact of Disasters on Mental Health - Printables
Plan Approval Tools
(Click above to download)
Are you ready to submit your emergency plan?
Upload your completed plan to be reviewed and approved.
Forms
Letter of Agreement with Evacuation Site (sample)
Family Child Care Home Planning
Checklists
Are You Ready? Emergency Preparedness for Infant and Toddler Providers
Guidelines for Supporting Breastfeeding Infants During Emergencies
Child Care Aware of America Emergency Supply Kit
Sesame Street Family Emergency Kit
Safety Checklist and Planning Tool for Active Play Areas
Playground Safety Self Inspection Checklist
Short and Long-Term Emergency Supply Kits
Lesson Plans
Shelter-in-Place Drill (sample)
I Know My Address and Phone Number
Fire Safety Theme and Book Idea
Click below to find more emergency preparedness resources
