In the event of a hurricane, follow the steps you have outlined in your written emergency plan.
If you are directed to evacuate, do so immediately. Make sure you take your emergency supply kit with you. If you are not in an area that is advised to evacuate, plan for adequate supplies in case you lose power and water for several days and you are not able to leave due to flooding or blocked roads.
Consider the steps you need to take to respond to a hurricane watch or warning, including:
- Fill your clean bathtub, if applicable, to serve as a potential source of water.
- Fill the gas tank of your vehicles(s)
- Listen for advisories on the radio, TV, or social media.
- Charge your cell phone and tablet batteries.
- Bring items inside your home or facility.
- Move important papers and valuables.
- Turn your refrigerator to the coldest setting in case you lose power.
Next Steps
If you need additional guidance on hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery, contact your local CCR&R. You can also reach the Child Care Aware of America Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery team at preparedness@usa.childcareaware.org
Related CCAoA Resources
- Hurricane Season Preparation
- Child Care Emergency Preparedness
- Business Continuity
- Emergency Supply Kits
- Power Outages and Food Safety
- Helping Children Cope
- How Insurance Protects You in an Emergency
- Reducing the Financial Toll of Emergencies
Other Resources
- A Hurricane Comes to Sesame Street (Sesame Street in Communities)
- Hurricanes (Ready.gov)
- Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Hurricane Resources (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- 10 Tips for Keeping Children Safe in a Hurricane (Save the Children)
- Hurricane Preparedness (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Ready Wrigley (CDC)
- Sample Damage Assessment Tool (California Childcare Health Program)
- Technical Assistance Form
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