Child Care Providers as First Responders Class

Are you a teacher, daycare worker, babysitter or parent? If so, this FREE class is for YOU!

In an emergency situation, fire, police, or medical personnel may not get to your facility/home for several hours or even days. Childcare providers will be the first to respond to the needs of themselves and their children. Prior planning and organization is the key to ensuring a calm and safe environment for both staff and child.

JUNE 16TH, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Service Employees International Union Hall, 536 Oregon Way, Longview. To register, please email Jennifer at EngkrafJ@co.cowlitz.wa.us or call 577-3130.

Childcare Providers as First Responders is instructed by Marcie Maynes, teacher and preparedness expert. This 2 hour class will cover the following topics:

• Potential Disasters in the Pacific Northwest


• Evacuation Procedures: Communicating with parents, Evacuating with small children, Evacuation supplies needed


• Shelter-in-Place Procedures: Sealing off facility in case of chemical or biological pollutants, Electricity goes out, Shelter-in-Place supplies needed


• Creating a basic emergency plan for your facility


• Collaborative time with other child providers to discuss effective emergency response porcedures

There will be drawings for emergency kits and other emergency supplies for your facitility/home.