Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (EPC)* - Use this earthquake preparation checklist to help prepare you and your families for an earthquake.
Eliminate potential hazards in classrooms and throughout the site:
____ Bolt bookcases in high traffic areas securely to wall studs
____ Move heavy books and items from high to low shelves
____ Secure and latch filing cabinets
____ Secure cabinets in high traffic areas with child safety latches
____ Secure aquariums, computers, typewriters, TV-VCR equipment to surfaces, such as by using Velcro tabs
____ Make provisions for securing rolling portable items such asTV-VCRs, pianos, refrigerators
____ Move children's activities and play areas away from windows, or protect windows with blinds or adhesive plastic sheeting
____ Secure water heater to wall using plumber's tape
____ Assess and determine possible escape routes
Establish a coordinated response plan involving all of the following:
Involving children:
____ Teach children about earthquakes and what to do (see resource list below)
____ Practice "duck, cover, and hold" earthquake drills under tables or desks no less than 4 times a year
Involving parents:
____ Post, or make available to parents copies of the school earthquake safety plan (including procedures for reuniting parents or alternate guardians with children, location of planned evacuation site, method for leaving messages and communicating)
____ Enlist parent and community resource assistance in securing emergency supplies or safeguarding the child day care site:
____ store a 3-day supply of nonperishable food (including juice, canned food items, snacks, and infant formula)
____ store a 3-day supply of water and juice
____ store food and water in an accessible location, such as portable plastic storage containers
____ store other emergency supplies such as flashlights, a radio with extra batteries, heavy gloves, trash bags, and tools
____ maintain a complete, up-to-date listing of children, emergency numbers, and contact people for each classroom stored with emergency supplies
Involving child day care personnel and local emergency agencies:
____ Identify and assign individual responsibilities for staff following an earthquake (including accounting for and evacuating children, injury control, damage assessment)
____ Involve and train all staff members about the earthquake safety plan, including location and procedure for turning off utilities and gas
____ Contact nearby agencies (including police, fire, Red Cross, and local government) for information and materials in developing the child day care center earthquake safety plan
*For more free resources contact:
(1) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
(2) Office of Emergency Services (OES)
(3) Red Cross
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