·
Describe each of the disaster
scenarios you have chosen (such as a hurricane that has quickly developed in your
area) and a real or hypothetical early childhood setting (such as a Head Start
program housed on a university campus near the coast). What are the main
dangers posed by these situations? Who is at risk?
I would
choose flooding as a disaster. If we are
house near the coast, I think that would be a good scenario. The danger of flooding is high water rising
quickly. The danger would also be what
is in the water. Sometimes flash flood
come within seconds and it is too late to leave your destination. The water can be polluted or have an oil
spill or something dangerous. We all are
at risk. All faculty, staff, children
and other businesses that surround the coast is in danger. A second scenario will be a fire at the day care. We all are sitting down eating out lunch when we hear 2 short bells rings. I know, and my kids know that this is a fire drill. Well we think it is a fire drill. All my kids got up immediately, and we exit the door to the rear of the room. Once we made it outside, I checked to see if all my students were present. The fire started in a classroom. Someone left the heater on, and a blanket was near the heater. We all escape, and I was glad I practice the procedure with my students and co-workers.
·
Explain why you and your
colleagues should be prepared. What are the consequences of not being prepared?
We all
should be prepared at any time because we should know the procedures when flooding
is occurring. When enrolling a child, I
know the parents will want to know the procedures in case of an emergency. I
have to ensure them we have a plan, and they child will be safe. House by the coast, you should be ready at
any time because the weather or high winds can cause a flood or even if a
bridge collapse. If we do not know what
to do, the first thing we will do is panic.
If a teacher is in a total panic, the children’s behavior will reflect
this (Stephens, 2010). In panicking in a time like this is not safe. If our children see us panic, they will start
to cry. We need to know who is at school
and should be able to contact all children parents. It is a good idea to practice the rules and procedure for any emergency. Usually schools have fire drills once a month. I think that all staff should practice the procedures in case of a real emergency.
·
Summarize the appropriate steps
you would take to develop a plan in advance for this disaster and how you would
deal with it if it occurs.
I would
develop an emergency plan. I will make
sure all team members and children know what to do in case of an emergency such
as flooding. I will give my staff duties
they should consider during this emergency situation. They are to study their strategy and be
willing and ready if a disaster should take place. I would drill myself, and my team to make
sure we will be familiar with our duties. If the water has not risen and we
have to evacuate immediately, we would make sure all kids are accountable for
and bring along medicine, call log and first aid kit. I will pick a place for
everyone to go and how we would get there.
Once we are at our destination, I will inform my kid’s parents that they
are safe.
References:
Robertson
(2013-02-01). Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education (Page 199).
Wadsworth Publishing.
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