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?
Scenario #1
A grease fire starts in the kitchen at a group family daycare
A grease fire starts in the kitchen at a group family daycare
Main dangers:
That the whole house will catch on fire, one or more of the children will be burned or they will inhale smoke.
That the whole house will catch on fire, one or more of the children will be burned or they will inhale smoke.
Who is at risk:
As far as a fire occurring, everyone is at risk. It can happen to anyone, anywhere.
In this particular situation all the people in the house are at risk
As far as a fire occurring, everyone is at risk. It can happen to anyone, anywhere.
In this particular situation all the people in the house are at risk
Scenario #2
A flash flood that occurred over night at a daycare center on the bank of a river
A flash flood that occurred over night at a daycare center on the bank of a river
Main dangers:
The children and staff will be exposed to toxin left by the water if not properly treated and a compromise in the integrity of the building structure.
The children and staff will be exposed to toxin left by the water if not properly treated and a compromise in the integrity of the building structure.
Who is at risk:
As far as flooding any facility that is near a body of water is at risk
In this situation no one is imminent danger because it is a night but children can develop major health problems if exposed to certain molds that will grow and if the structure is damaged it could collapse on the people inside.
As far as flooding any facility that is near a body of water is at risk
In this situation no one is imminent danger because it is a night but children can develop major health problems if exposed to certain molds that will grow and if the structure is damaged it could collapse on the people inside.
Why do we need to be prepared
There are many reasons that one should be prepared for a disaster. The main reason being your main job is to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. This will be a very scary time for them and the more you are prepared the more calm you will be and will be able to devote more time to them. The consequences of not being prepared are chaos and forgetting vital equipment or information. If all emergency contact info and supplies are not already gathered there will be a state of chaos and panic for you to get them around. This will cause the children to become even more upset.
There are many reasons that one should be prepared for a disaster. The main reason being your main job is to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. This will be a very scary time for them and the more you are prepared the more calm you will be and will be able to devote more time to them. The consequences of not being prepared are chaos and forgetting vital equipment or information. If all emergency contact info and supplies are not already gathered there will be a state of chaos and panic for you to get them around. This will cause the children to become even more upset.
The step to take to prepare yourself for a disaster...
The first step is to be prepared for any type of disaster that can occur in your area. Then if something does occur you need to assess if it will directly or indirectly impact you. After assessing the situation and it's relation to you, you need to gather all materials necessary and evacuate if needed. Every facility or classroom should have and emergency bag with such things as, diapers, water, and emergency numbers for all children. All the while communicating with the children and trying to keep them calm. Once you are in a safe environment all of the parents need to be contacted with information to where you are and your well-being. It may come up that a parent cannot be reached but every effort must be made to reach a contact for that child. The parents need to talk to children about what to do in these type of situations at home and as well as telling them about emergency personnel. Children will be afraid of some people in uniform and parents as well as teachers need to try and alleviate that fear.
The first step is to be prepared for any type of disaster that can occur in your area. Then if something does occur you need to assess if it will directly or indirectly impact you. After assessing the situation and it's relation to you, you need to gather all materials necessary and evacuate if needed. Every facility or classroom should have and emergency bag with such things as, diapers, water, and emergency numbers for all children. All the while communicating with the children and trying to keep them calm. Once you are in a safe environment all of the parents need to be contacted with information to where you are and your well-being. It may come up that a parent cannot be reached but every effort must be made to reach a contact for that child. The parents need to talk to children about what to do in these type of situations at home and as well as telling them about emergency personnel. Children will be afraid of some people in uniform and parents as well as teachers need to try and alleviate that fear.
Cheryl, it would be nice to know exactly what to do if a grease fire happens in any environment. Also, what exactly does a childcare environment need, to be prepared for a fire in the setting? Is a fire extinguisher appropriate for a grease fire?
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