Suppose there is a winter storm coming. I live in Indiana and this is very likely. My head start class needs to be prepared of what can happen if it hits us. I must make sure that I have an emergency plan available. First I must stay calm because if I do not, the children will stress and be scared. If the teacher panics then the children will pick up on it and they will panic as well. Then I need to go over the plan with the children to make sure they know where to go and what to expect. I would explain to the children what is going to happen and what a snowstorm is so they will know and they will not be scared. The main dangers of a snowstorm are the intense cold, snow, ice, breakdown of transportation due to road conditions and disruption of electrical power. These conditions may incapacitate an area, making transportation difficult and disrupting utility service. If a snowstorm is on its way it is best to get the children on the bus immediately so they will be safe. If it happens while they are at school and they cannot be on the roads then we must make sure there blankets and food to keep them warm. Everyone is at risk and it is the teacher’s job to make sure the students stay safe in any way possible.
It is always best to stay prepared because it can happen at any time. Teachers should always have emergency contacts close by so that they can be contacted at any time (Robertson, 2010). Find out where the child is suppose to go and make sure that they go where they need to go. Involving the parents of the children will help as well. If the parents know where their children will be after this happens then it will be an easier task. If the parents call the school in a panic over their children then it makes everything more stressful.
The other natural disaster I chose is a fire. The dangers of fires are that they may originate within the building or threaten from without. A small fire in a rural wooded area or a built up urban area can quickly get out of control and threaten a nearby facility. Internal fires may result from anything from carelessness to arson. Explosions and resulting fires may be caused by leaking gas lines or faulty heating systems.
We must be sure that the alarm system is in good working order.
In case of a malfunction, an alternate signal should be available (cowbell,
Whistle, bull horn, etc.).Staff members and children should be familiar with the location and operation of alarms and extinguishers. All equipment (including extinguishers, sprinkler systems, fire doors, etc.) should be regularly maintained in accordance with State regulations. All staff should be thoroughly trained in the differences in the types
Of fires (electrical, oil, chemical, etc.) and the various materials and
Equipment available to combat each type of fire, including commonly
available substances and materials (baking soda, sand, water soaked
blankets, etc.).When a fire is discovered, an alarm should be sounded immediately
Evacuate the building immediately, using the building evacuation plan.
After occupants are safe, the fire department should be notified without
delay. And if there is time all the windows should be closed (http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/43026/CRS-WUPSYC6205-3820085/day_care_facilities_planning_guide.pdf).
The steps for the fire are the same as for a winter storm. Make sure you can get to the emergency contacts and if the children cannot get back into the school, then send them where they are suppose to go and assure them that everything will be alright.
References
Bureau of Plans (2003) Daycare Facilities Emergency Planning Guide, Retrieved on December 20, 2009 from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/courses/43026/CRS-WUPSYC6205-3820085/day_care_facilities_planning_guide.pdf
Robertson, C. (2010). Safety, nutrition, and health in early education (4th ed.). Belmont,
CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
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