The community in which I preside in is an extremely rural area in the foothills of Central California. The types of emergencies that would most likely affect our area are danger of wildfires. In the lower foothills, the risk of fire is always with us. There are many grasses and different types of trees as well as other vegetation surrounding us. During fire season be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice. Flooding may become an issue if the lakes and rivers receive high runoffs from the mountain snows. Mountain lions, rabid animals, coyotes and even snakes could cause an emergency reaction within our community as well. There is not much threat of tornados or earthquakes in our vicinity but it is always good to be prepared if any of these types of conditions occur.
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In the last couple of months, I wondered what things that I would need to do in case an emergency. When I began reading in the textbook Healthy Young Children, Chapter 4 about getting ready for emergencies, it was then that I started asking questions to my supervisor. (Aronson, Spahr 2012) I had no idea of where we go in case of fire, which exits to use from my classroom and what area outside to take my children. Luckily, with my supervisors help I now know where to go and what to do in an indoor or outdoor emergency arises.
At every school site or childcare center and even at home, it is very important to have a plan in place in case of an emergency. According to the short video in week 2, Ready in three for Child Care Providers suggests to create a plan, prepare an emergency kit and listen for information. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7AaI2uJxe8) Teaching children and adults how to respond to emergencies by conducting fire drills, tornado drills and other types of incidents can reduce the stress level and help to maintain self-control during
In the last couple of months, I wondered what things that I would need to do in case an emergency. When I began reading in the textbook Healthy Young Children, Chapter 4 about getting ready for emergencies, it was then that I started asking questions to my supervisor. (Aronson, Spahr 2012) I had no idea of where we go in case of fire, which exits to use from my classroom and what area outside to take my children. Luckily, with my supervisors help I now know where to go and what to do in an indoor or outdoor emergency arises.
At every school site or childcare center and even at home, it is very important to have a plan in place in case of an emergency. According to the short video in week 2, Ready in three for Child Care Providers suggests to create a plan, prepare an emergency kit and listen for information. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7AaI2uJxe8) Teaching children and adults how to respond to emergencies by conducting fire drills, tornado drills and other types of incidents can reduce the stress level and help to maintain self-control during