This document provides a disaster and emergency plan for a foster family. It outlines procedures for various types of emergencies including mandated evacuations, fires, weather events, chemical spills, weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, and critical equipment failure. It details actions for foster parents to take such as notifying case managers, gathering supplies, accounting for all children, and transporting children to safe locations. It emphasizes the importance of foster parents remaining with children at all times and accounting for every child during and after an emergency.
construction safety and fire engineering notesNayana 54321
construction safety and fire engineering notes
safety operations in various construction activity
safe handling and storage of construction materials
fire resisting walls
design principles
retrofitting of fire damaged structures
What is First Aid? First Aid is the immediate care you give someone with an illness or injury before such as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives. Giving First Aid may help someone recover more completely and quickly and it may mean the difference between life and death.
You’ll learn:
How to provide CPR.
How to provide first aid for burn (Elect. & Chemical).
How to provide first aid for broken bones.
How to treat for cut and scrapes.
How to provide first aid for severe bleeding injury.
Means of egress refers to the continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building to an area of safety outside or in a refuge area. It consists of three parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge. The exit access is the path from any location in the building to an exit. The exit itself provides a protected path from the area of incidence to the exit discharge, which is the portion of travel between the termination of the exit and the exterior or refuge area. Exits are typically doors leading outside or enclosed exit stairways. The separation between exits and the building should have a fire resistance rating of at least one hour for exits serving two to three stories, and two hours
This document discusses emergency preparedness and provides guidance on developing an emergency plan. It outlines key aspects to consider like having an emergency plot plan showing escape routes and assembly points. Emergency equipment needs to be available and inspected regularly. The document assigns emergency roles and responsibilities to employees, supervisors, emergency controllers and a safety officer. It stresses the importance of regular emergency drills to test effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Drills should be treated as real emergencies and followed by a debriefing session and report.
Earthquake safety involves having essential supplies like water, food, first aid kits, and medication. It is important to get under sturdy furniture and away from anything that could fall during an earthquake. At school, students should follow instructors who will direct them to safety. To prepare, individuals should identify safe spots indoors and outdoors and gather supplies like flashlights, radios, and glow sticks stored centrally. Creating an emergency communication plan with family is also recommended.
This document discusses slips, trips, and falls. It defines a slip as occurring due to lack of traction, a trip as stumbling over an object, and a fall as losing balance. Falls can be at the same level or from elevation. Hazards include clutter, cords, spills, and unsafe footwear or work practices. The document provides tips for prevention such as paying attention, wearing proper footwear, keeping work areas tidy, and reporting hazards.
Fire safety is so important to all hospital administrators, employees, and designers that the leadership in the hospital field should make every effort to keep abreast of current developments in the fire safety field. Each of these person's actions, no matter how routine, may have an important bearing on the total fire safety environment of the hospital's occupants.
construction safety and fire engineering notesNayana 54321
construction safety and fire engineering notes
safety operations in various construction activity
safe handling and storage of construction materials
fire resisting walls
design principles
retrofitting of fire damaged structures
What is First Aid? First Aid is the immediate care you give someone with an illness or injury before such as Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrives. Giving First Aid may help someone recover more completely and quickly and it may mean the difference between life and death.
You’ll learn:
How to provide CPR.
How to provide first aid for burn (Elect. & Chemical).
How to provide first aid for broken bones.
How to treat for cut and scrapes.
How to provide first aid for severe bleeding injury.
Means of egress refers to the continuous and unobstructed path of travel from any point in a building to an area of safety outside or in a refuge area. It consists of three parts: the exit access, the exit, and the exit discharge. The exit access is the path from any location in the building to an exit. The exit itself provides a protected path from the area of incidence to the exit discharge, which is the portion of travel between the termination of the exit and the exterior or refuge area. Exits are typically doors leading outside or enclosed exit stairways. The separation between exits and the building should have a fire resistance rating of at least one hour for exits serving two to three stories, and two hours
This document discusses emergency preparedness and provides guidance on developing an emergency plan. It outlines key aspects to consider like having an emergency plot plan showing escape routes and assembly points. Emergency equipment needs to be available and inspected regularly. The document assigns emergency roles and responsibilities to employees, supervisors, emergency controllers and a safety officer. It stresses the importance of regular emergency drills to test effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. Drills should be treated as real emergencies and followed by a debriefing session and report.
Earthquake safety involves having essential supplies like water, food, first aid kits, and medication. It is important to get under sturdy furniture and away from anything that could fall during an earthquake. At school, students should follow instructors who will direct them to safety. To prepare, individuals should identify safe spots indoors and outdoors and gather supplies like flashlights, radios, and glow sticks stored centrally. Creating an emergency communication plan with family is also recommended.
This document discusses slips, trips, and falls. It defines a slip as occurring due to lack of traction, a trip as stumbling over an object, and a fall as losing balance. Falls can be at the same level or from elevation. Hazards include clutter, cords, spills, and unsafe footwear or work practices. The document provides tips for prevention such as paying attention, wearing proper footwear, keeping work areas tidy, and reporting hazards.
Fire safety is so important to all hospital administrators, employees, and designers that the leadership in the hospital field should make every effort to keep abreast of current developments in the fire safety field. Each of these person's actions, no matter how routine, may have an important bearing on the total fire safety environment of the hospital's occupants.
Personal Protective Clothing and EquipmentJo Woolery
This document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements from OSHA. It explains that employers must provide appropriate PPE to employees when workplace hazards are present. The document outlines how to identify hazards, select the proper PPE to address each hazard, and ensure PPE is properly fitted, maintained and used. Common types of PPE like head, eye, hand and foot protection are described along with hazards they address such as falling/flying objects, chemicals, electricity and noise. Proper PPE selection, fitting and maintenance procedures are emphasized to provide effective protection.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of a Health and Safety Officer which include developing and implementing health and safety policies, programs and procedures. Additional responsibilities are to ensure compliance with legislation, investigate accidents and hazardous conditions, respond to safety concerns, conduct facility inspections, assist health and safety committees, coordinate emergency response and training, and act as a liaison with government agencies.
This document provides information about fire classifications, types of portable fire extinguishers, and how to properly use a fire extinguisher. It discusses the four common classes of fire (A, B, C, D) and types of portable extinguishers like CO2, dry chemical, wet chemical. It emphasizes the importance of using the right extinguisher for the specific class of fire. The document then details how to effectively operate a fire extinguisher using the PASS acronym of Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Additional tips are provided around safety, knowing what is burning, calling for help, and always having an escape route. Contact information is also listed for Lagos State emergency services.
This document outlines an emergency response plan for (Company Name) to ensure employee safety during emergencies. The plan addresses different types of emergencies like fires, natural disasters, chemical incidents and structural failures. It provides procedures for evacuation, sheltering, and communication. Emergency supplies like first aid kits, food, water and radios are also addressed. The goal is to minimize harm through an organized response process and clear assignment of roles and responsibilities.
This document summarizes key information about medicine and how it works. It discusses how some chemicals can harm the body while medicine is used to make people feel better when they are unwell. It describes different ways medicines can be taken, such as tablets, syrups, injections, and inhalers. It also explains that medicines work to cure illnesses by killing germs like viruses and bacteria that cause symptoms. A doctor prescribes the proper dosage and type of medicine to cure an illness or make its symptoms better. Antibiotics specifically target bacterial infections.
The document provides safety tips for earthquakes, including how to prepare inside and outside the home, what to do during an earthquake, and after an earthquake. It discusses storing emergency supplies and securing heavy objects and appliances. During an earthquake, it advises staying calm, avoiding buildings and power lines if outside, and sheltering under sturdy furniture if inside. After an earthquake, it recommends checking for injuries, gas leaks or structural damage, and listening to the radio for updates. It also briefly describes the Mercalli and Richter scales for measuring earthquakes.
This slide is describes the important sources fire and prevention activities to keep us safe. It also includes necessary statistics for better understanding
This document provides 10 tips for workplace fire prevention and safety. The tips include practicing good housekeeping to prevent fuel for fires, properly storing and disposing of flammable materials like oily rags, reporting electrical hazards and maintaining access to electrical panels, safely using and storing chemicals, maintaining building security to prevent arson, smoking only in designated areas and properly extinguishing cigarettes, not blocking fire equipment or exits, posting emergency numbers by telephones, and learning how to use fire extinguishers. The document is from Perk Security Ltd and encourages contacting them for fire safety equipment.
Muhammed Aslem Nazar presents a document on fire protection in buildings. The document covers several topics:
1) Classification of fires and construction hazards. Fires are classified based on their fuel source and hazards are classified based on fire load, use/occupancy, and type of construction.
2) Planning for fire protection which includes detection, signaling, and suppression. Detection methods include smoke detectors, flame detectors, and thermal detectors.
3) Fire safety design considerations like fire-resistant construction, means of egress, and coordination with mechanical/electrical systems. Fire resistant components include walls, floors, openings and escape elements.
Presentation contains links to official documents such as SOLAS and IMO MSC circulars and describes inspection procedure for Fire Extinguishers on board marine vessel.
Insulation Job is done every industry But no one know about Actual Insulation job hazards and precautions . This slides explain the insulation job Hazards & precautions , type of insulation etc ..
The document discusses isolation precautions used in healthcare settings, including standard precautions used for all patients and transmission-based precautions used for patients known or suspected to be infected by highly transmissible pathogens. It describes airborne, droplet, contact, and protective isolation precautions and the personal protective equipment used for each. The goal is to stop the spread of infections in the hospital by reducing risks of transmission through air, droplets, direct/indirect contact, or vulnerable patients.
This short document contains 5 sections labeled A through E. It appears to be an outline or listing of topics but provides no other context or details about the content of each section.
Construction is the industry mostly affected during monsoon season. Not only there are work delays but working in rain also cause some additional Health & Safety hazards. Some extra precautions must be taken to minimize the health risk during rainy season and workers should be trained to work during low visibility and slippery conditions.
Training Slides of Safety Precautions & Emergency Response Plan discussing the importance of Safety.
For further information regarding the course, please contact:
info@asia-masters.com
www.asia-masters.com
This document provides an overview of building evacuations and emergencies. It defines what constitutes an emergency, outlines different types of natural and human-caused emergencies. It discusses emergency reporting and planning, and how to respond to emergency alarms. Guidelines are provided for evacuating occupants safely and efficiently, including those with special needs. Key points emphasized are remaining calm, knowing evacuation routes and plans, and thinking RED (React, Evaluate, Decide) in an emergency situation. The goal is to provide essential information to help occupants respond appropriately in an emergency for their safety and that of others.
The document discusses safety protocols for working at heights. It notes that falls are a leading cause of death in construction and outlines precautions like using guardrails, harnesses, temporary flooring and barricades when working over 1.8 meters. Proper use of ladders, scaffolding and hoists is also emphasized along with securing tools to prevent falling objects.
The document discusses regulations around work at height in the UK. It outlines that falls from height are a major cause of workplace fatalities and injuries. The Work at Height Regulations of 2005 aim to reduce risks by requiring fall prevention plans, risk assessments, proper equipment selection, worker training, and prioritizing collective protection over personal protection. The regulations apply across various industries and seek to avoid work at height if possible and prevent falls through safe work planning, equipment, and procedures.
Construction Safety Training_Session 05_Access Equipment and Fall ProtectionMuizz Anibire
Learning Objectives
Identify types of access equipment used in the construction industry.
Identify hazards associated with the use of access equipment.
Describe safety controls and precautions in the use of access equipment.
Describe fall arrest systems used for work at height.
The emergency action plan provides procedures for responding to various emergency situations at the North Shore Square Mall in Slidell, Louisiana. It assigns responsibilities to security, management, tenants, and employees. It details procedures for reporting emergencies, evacuation, accounting for individuals, and responding to specific situations like fires, severe weather, medical emergencies, bomb threats, active shooters, power outages, and terrorism. The plan aims to minimize injury and loss of life through training, equipment, and assigned roles.
This document outlines emergency and disaster procedures for an agency providing foster care. It details responsibilities for agency personnel and foster parents to care for children during mandatory evacuations or quarantines due to disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, or chemical spills. Procedures are provided for specific situations including evacuation, sheltering, and communication. Foster parents are responsible for having emergency supplies and safe locations identified, and notifying authorities of children's whereabouts.
Personal Protective Clothing and EquipmentJo Woolery
This document discusses personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements from OSHA. It explains that employers must provide appropriate PPE to employees when workplace hazards are present. The document outlines how to identify hazards, select the proper PPE to address each hazard, and ensure PPE is properly fitted, maintained and used. Common types of PPE like head, eye, hand and foot protection are described along with hazards they address such as falling/flying objects, chemicals, electricity and noise. Proper PPE selection, fitting and maintenance procedures are emphasized to provide effective protection.
The document outlines the duties and responsibilities of a Health and Safety Officer which include developing and implementing health and safety policies, programs and procedures. Additional responsibilities are to ensure compliance with legislation, investigate accidents and hazardous conditions, respond to safety concerns, conduct facility inspections, assist health and safety committees, coordinate emergency response and training, and act as a liaison with government agencies.
This document provides information about fire classifications, types of portable fire extinguishers, and how to properly use a fire extinguisher. It discusses the four common classes of fire (A, B, C, D) and types of portable extinguishers like CO2, dry chemical, wet chemical. It emphasizes the importance of using the right extinguisher for the specific class of fire. The document then details how to effectively operate a fire extinguisher using the PASS acronym of Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. Additional tips are provided around safety, knowing what is burning, calling for help, and always having an escape route. Contact information is also listed for Lagos State emergency services.
This document outlines an emergency response plan for (Company Name) to ensure employee safety during emergencies. The plan addresses different types of emergencies like fires, natural disasters, chemical incidents and structural failures. It provides procedures for evacuation, sheltering, and communication. Emergency supplies like first aid kits, food, water and radios are also addressed. The goal is to minimize harm through an organized response process and clear assignment of roles and responsibilities.
This document summarizes key information about medicine and how it works. It discusses how some chemicals can harm the body while medicine is used to make people feel better when they are unwell. It describes different ways medicines can be taken, such as tablets, syrups, injections, and inhalers. It also explains that medicines work to cure illnesses by killing germs like viruses and bacteria that cause symptoms. A doctor prescribes the proper dosage and type of medicine to cure an illness or make its symptoms better. Antibiotics specifically target bacterial infections.
The document provides safety tips for earthquakes, including how to prepare inside and outside the home, what to do during an earthquake, and after an earthquake. It discusses storing emergency supplies and securing heavy objects and appliances. During an earthquake, it advises staying calm, avoiding buildings and power lines if outside, and sheltering under sturdy furniture if inside. After an earthquake, it recommends checking for injuries, gas leaks or structural damage, and listening to the radio for updates. It also briefly describes the Mercalli and Richter scales for measuring earthquakes.
This slide is describes the important sources fire and prevention activities to keep us safe. It also includes necessary statistics for better understanding
This document provides 10 tips for workplace fire prevention and safety. The tips include practicing good housekeeping to prevent fuel for fires, properly storing and disposing of flammable materials like oily rags, reporting electrical hazards and maintaining access to electrical panels, safely using and storing chemicals, maintaining building security to prevent arson, smoking only in designated areas and properly extinguishing cigarettes, not blocking fire equipment or exits, posting emergency numbers by telephones, and learning how to use fire extinguishers. The document is from Perk Security Ltd and encourages contacting them for fire safety equipment.
Muhammed Aslem Nazar presents a document on fire protection in buildings. The document covers several topics:
1) Classification of fires and construction hazards. Fires are classified based on their fuel source and hazards are classified based on fire load, use/occupancy, and type of construction.
2) Planning for fire protection which includes detection, signaling, and suppression. Detection methods include smoke detectors, flame detectors, and thermal detectors.
3) Fire safety design considerations like fire-resistant construction, means of egress, and coordination with mechanical/electrical systems. Fire resistant components include walls, floors, openings and escape elements.
Presentation contains links to official documents such as SOLAS and IMO MSC circulars and describes inspection procedure for Fire Extinguishers on board marine vessel.
Insulation Job is done every industry But no one know about Actual Insulation job hazards and precautions . This slides explain the insulation job Hazards & precautions , type of insulation etc ..
The document discusses isolation precautions used in healthcare settings, including standard precautions used for all patients and transmission-based precautions used for patients known or suspected to be infected by highly transmissible pathogens. It describes airborne, droplet, contact, and protective isolation precautions and the personal protective equipment used for each. The goal is to stop the spread of infections in the hospital by reducing risks of transmission through air, droplets, direct/indirect contact, or vulnerable patients.
This short document contains 5 sections labeled A through E. It appears to be an outline or listing of topics but provides no other context or details about the content of each section.
Construction is the industry mostly affected during monsoon season. Not only there are work delays but working in rain also cause some additional Health & Safety hazards. Some extra precautions must be taken to minimize the health risk during rainy season and workers should be trained to work during low visibility and slippery conditions.
Training Slides of Safety Precautions & Emergency Response Plan discussing the importance of Safety.
For further information regarding the course, please contact:
info@asia-masters.com
www.asia-masters.com
This document provides an overview of building evacuations and emergencies. It defines what constitutes an emergency, outlines different types of natural and human-caused emergencies. It discusses emergency reporting and planning, and how to respond to emergency alarms. Guidelines are provided for evacuating occupants safely and efficiently, including those with special needs. Key points emphasized are remaining calm, knowing evacuation routes and plans, and thinking RED (React, Evaluate, Decide) in an emergency situation. The goal is to provide essential information to help occupants respond appropriately in an emergency for their safety and that of others.
The document discusses safety protocols for working at heights. It notes that falls are a leading cause of death in construction and outlines precautions like using guardrails, harnesses, temporary flooring and barricades when working over 1.8 meters. Proper use of ladders, scaffolding and hoists is also emphasized along with securing tools to prevent falling objects.
The document discusses regulations around work at height in the UK. It outlines that falls from height are a major cause of workplace fatalities and injuries. The Work at Height Regulations of 2005 aim to reduce risks by requiring fall prevention plans, risk assessments, proper equipment selection, worker training, and prioritizing collective protection over personal protection. The regulations apply across various industries and seek to avoid work at height if possible and prevent falls through safe work planning, equipment, and procedures.
Construction Safety Training_Session 05_Access Equipment and Fall ProtectionMuizz Anibire
Learning Objectives
Identify types of access equipment used in the construction industry.
Identify hazards associated with the use of access equipment.
Describe safety controls and precautions in the use of access equipment.
Describe fall arrest systems used for work at height.
The emergency action plan provides procedures for responding to various emergency situations at the North Shore Square Mall in Slidell, Louisiana. It assigns responsibilities to security, management, tenants, and employees. It details procedures for reporting emergencies, evacuation, accounting for individuals, and responding to specific situations like fires, severe weather, medical emergencies, bomb threats, active shooters, power outages, and terrorism. The plan aims to minimize injury and loss of life through training, equipment, and assigned roles.
This document outlines emergency and disaster procedures for an agency providing foster care. It details responsibilities for agency personnel and foster parents to care for children during mandatory evacuations or quarantines due to disasters such as fires, floods, hurricanes, or chemical spills. Procedures are provided for specific situations including evacuation, sheltering, and communication. Foster parents are responsible for having emergency supplies and safe locations identified, and notifying authorities of children's whereabouts.
The document discusses emergency action plans (EAPs), which organize employee and employer responses to workplace emergencies. Key components of an effective EAP include procedures for reporting fires and other emergencies, evacuation routes, accounting for employees after evacuation, and contacts for plan information. EAPs should address natural disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes as well as technological emergencies such as explosions, hazardous material releases, and utility failures. Developing an effective EAP involves establishing responsibilities, conducting training and drills, reviewing and updating the plan regularly, and customizing it to the specific workplace.
This is a step by step Emergency Action Plan (EAP) template, that you can fill out for your business, or us in a new security position to establish basic safety controls
The document is a policy and procedure verification form for a foster care program. It states that by signing the form, the client acknowledges receiving and reviewing the agency's policies and procedures and agrees to comply with the provisions set forth in the policies and procedures. It also notes that following the policies and procedures does not guarantee placement and that the client will contact their case manager if they are unable to comply with the policies and procedures.
This document is a dictionary of business continuity management terms compiled by Lyndon Bird, International Development Director at the Business Continuity Institute. It contains definitions for over 200 terms related to business continuity from A-Z. The definitions are sourced from standards and guidelines such as GPG2010, BS25999, AS/NZ 5050, and the BCI's own preferred meanings. References for where terms are defined in other standards are provided. The dictionary is intended to help standardize understanding of business continuity terminology.
The document outlines strict confidentiality policies for clients working with an agency. It prohibits clients from releasing sensitive company information, details about child residents, or photos of residents without authorization. It also prohibits the release of health information about HIV/AIDS status without consent. Violation of these confidentiality policies is cause for termination of the client relationship.
How to Build The Ultimate Disaster Survival KitDave Rice
This document provides guidance on how to prepare your family to survive a disaster. It discusses the importance of being self-reliant like our ancestors were, and having the right physical and mental preparations. Key recommendations include stockpiling essential supplies like food, water, and medical supplies at home. It also stresses the importance of survival skills like starting fires. The document advises tailoring your preparations to whether you will be at home or away during a disaster.
This document provides information from the Social Services Department of a long-term care facility. It includes introductions of the social work staff, an agenda for a meeting, details on resident rights and the facility ombudsman, definitions of resident abuse and neglect, policies on reporting misconduct, and guidance on preventing and investigating issues. It emphasizes the importance of protecting residents, maintaining their privacy and rights, and immediately reporting any suspicions of problems.
This document is an environmental health checklist from the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services used to inspect childcare facilities. It contains 24 questions to evaluate the cleanliness, safety, and sanitation of the home environment including the kitchen, bathrooms, yard, and premises. Inspectors check that food and water supplies are safe, plumbing works properly, hazardous materials are secured, and the home is free of pests, standing water, and other hazards to protect the health of children in care.
The document outlines emergency procedures for a hotel in Dubai. It details an emergency management body that will assume control in an emergency and includes an emergency contact list, descriptions of emergency roles and procedures for different incident levels, and plans for evacuation, bomb threats, fires, and handling the media.
This document provides an overview of basic concepts and frameworks related to disaster management in India. It defines key terms like disaster, hazard, risk, and vulnerability. It outlines the disaster management cycle of preparedness, relief, mitigation, rehabilitation and reconstruction. It also describes the types of disasters India faces, the vulnerability of different regions, and the institutional framework for disaster management at national, state and district levels as established by the Disaster Management Act of 2005.
The document outlines various aspects of emergency preparedness and disaster response. It describes three levels of disaster based on the response needed, from local to statewide. It also discusses the incident command system for organizing emergency responses and the key components that should be included in an emergency operations plan, such as communication plans, security protocols, and resource identification. Patient triage categories from immediate to minimal are defined based on the urgency of injuries.
The document discusses the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 and provides context on disaster risks in the Philippines. It notes that the Philippines is third highest in the world in exposure to natural hazards due to its geographical location. It then provides statistics on natural disasters from 2000-2011 showing increasing casualties over time. The rest of the document discusses specific recent disasters, earthquake facts, the disaster management system, and strategies for earthquake preparedness including building evacuation plans and conducting earthquake drills.
The document describes 4 roles that are represented in artwork: the Teacher, the Warrior, the Visionary, and the Healer. Each role is listed on its own line with no other context or details provided about the artwork or what it depicts for each role.
The document provides an overview of chapter 1 of the Tao Te Ching. In 3 sentences:
The chapter discusses that the Tao cannot be defined or named, as it is eternal. It notes that while the natural world arose from the nameless Tao, individual things were created through naming. It also states that seeing beyond names allows one to sense the subtle, nameless cause of effects in the world.
The document outlines emergency policies and evacuation plans for a childcare home. It provides procedures for various emergency situations including medical emergencies, adverse weather, fires, floods, gas leaks and more. The provider will practice monthly fire drills and biannual emergency drills. In an emergency, the provider will call 911 and contact parents to pick up children. The provider has an emergency supply kit and will evacuate children to a safe location if needed, using her 15-passenger van to transport children.
This document provides information and templates to help a family create a disaster and evacuation plan. It includes tips for organizing the plan such as contacting local emergency offices, learning warning signals, and finding out disaster plans for places family members frequent. Templates are provided to create location-specific plans, scenario-specific plans, and to document important contacts and meeting places. Safety tips are given for different disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes. The overall goal is to help a family communicate, make important decisions ahead of time, and be prepared to stay safe during emergencies.
This document provides guidance on developing comprehensive disaster and safety plans for homes that care for children. It stresses the importance of having written disaster plans and procedures to handle potential emergencies. The plans should include evacuation procedures, communicating in an emergency, and caring for children's special needs. A four-step approach is outlined to develop plans that include understanding local risks, creating a family disaster plan, assembling emergency supplies, and practicing the plan regularly.
1. It is important to be prepared for disasters by knowing the risks in your area and having an emergency plan. This includes learning evacuation routes and identifying shelter locations.
2. Your emergency plan should include how to contact family members and reconnect if separated. Designate an out-of-area contact since local networks may be down.
3. Prepare emergency kits with necessities like food, water and first aid supplies. Make sure to consider any special needs of family members like children, elderly or disabled individuals. Also prepare for pets.
Dealing with a major accident emergency policy nurseryAP Pietri
The document outlines the nursery policy and procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies at Stronsay Junior High School. In the case of a minor accident, staff will provide first aid, log the details, and inform parents. For major accidents, staff will contact emergency services, notify parents, and ensure key pupil information is available. The emergency plan includes raising alarms, evacuating the building if needed, handling casualties, liaising with emergency services, and appointing an authority spokesperson for press inquiries.
This document outlines the policies and procedures for ensuring infant security and responding to missing infants at the New Life Center (NLC). Key points include:
1. Safety measures like monitored visitors, staff ID, and transporting infants in cribs.
2. Using the HUGS infant protection system with ankle and wrist tags to alert staff if an infant leaves the NLC.
3. Placing matching ID bands on infants and their mothers for verification.
4. The code pink protocol for responding to a missing infant, including searches, lockdowns, notifying authorities, and assigning staff to the family.
Annual ed personal prep for disaster alerts10 10capstonerx
The document discusses the importance of personal preparedness and having disaster plans in place. It recommends that all hospital staff have plans to ensure the safety of their family, pets, and themselves in case they are needed at the hospital during an emergency. Some key elements of an effective plan include designating a meeting place for family, an out-of-area contact, and assembling emergency supply kits with at least a three day supply of necessities. Advance planning and practicing the plan can help ensure staff are able to fulfill their roles as disaster responders while knowing their family is also prepared.
4 h center program staff risk management policies & proceduresWin
This document outlines safety policies and procedures for a 4-H camp, including risk management processes, duty of care expectations, and guidelines for responding to emergencies and injuries. It addresses managing risks, avoiding one-on-one situations, following prudent and reasonable behavior, and knowing emergency response plans including first aid, fires, missing persons, and media inquiries. The focus is protecting youth and resources from harm.
Fc 29 foster parent child safety agreementscreaminc
This document outlines safety requirements for caregivers of children placed by DFCS in the following areas:
Animal safety, gun safety, motor vehicle safety, supervision, water safety, and discipline policy. Caregivers must initial each section to acknowledge reviewing the safety requirements and agreeing to comply with mandates regarding securing animals, firearms, properly restraining children in vehicles, providing appropriate supervision, employing water safety measures, and refraining from corporal punishment.
This document outlines emergency and crisis protocols including procedures for alcohol confiscation, bias incidents, bomb threats, controlled substances, and reporting crimes. It provides step-by-step instructions for resident assistants (RAs) to follow in different emergency situations to ensure safety, document incidents appropriately, and involve necessary personnel like police and on-call staff as needed.
The document provides information on preparing for emergencies by getting emergency supplies, making plans, and getting informed. It recommends getting a kit with a 3 day supply of water, food, medical supplies, tools and important documents. It also advises making a family plan to shelter in place or evacuate, and contact friends if separated. Further information on specific threats can be found at ready.gov to help make informed decisions in an emergency.
Check out these tips to help you prepare to take the necessary actions to protect yourself, & your family in the event that a wildfire occurs near your neighborhood https://utahfloodcleanup.com/national-wildfire-awareness-month/
This document outlines policies and procedures for Head Start and Early Head Start programs for the 2016-2017 year. It covers many topics including: management of service plans; health and safety procedures; child screenings and assessments; nutrition and meal policies; transition planning; curriculum; and family engagement requirements. Key points include conducting regular health screenings and immunizations for children, following detailed safety protocols for illnesses/injuries, ensuring nutritious meals and snacks are provided, completing home visits and conferences to engage families, and using curricula focused on school readiness.
The document provides information on creating emergency plans and disaster kits. It recommends that families develop a plan that includes how to communicate and where to meet after a disaster. It also stresses the importance of having personal and household disaster supply kits with at least a 3-day supply of food, water, medications, and other essentials. The kits should be easily portable and stored in accessible locations at home, in vehicles, and at work.
This document is a bill being proposed in the Senate of the Philippines to establish emergency relief and protection for children during disasters and other emergencies. It aims to improve support for children who are vulnerable during crises by directing authorities to immediately implement a Comprehensive Emergency Program for Children upon declaration of an emergency. The program would provide shelter, supplies, healthcare, education, and protection for displaced or affected children. It also strengthens requirements for monitoring children's safety and needs, and reconstituting lost legal documents.
This document provides information on emergency preparedness for individuals and families. It discusses having an emergency plan and supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Hazards that could require evacuation like fires or floods are explained. The roles of local governments and volunteers in emergency response are outlined. Tips for having an emergency kit, food, water, and plans for pets or special needs are provided to help readers prepare their family and neighborhood for potential disasters.
Mead School first aid and medication policyTheMeadSchool
The document outlines the first aid and medication policy of The Mead School. It details the training requirements for staff, the facilities available including first aid kits, and procedures for administering first aid and medications. It requires all staff to undergo basic first aid training every three years and early years staff to have paediatric first aid training. Incidents requiring first aid must be recorded in accident books and parents informed as necessary. Medications can only be administered with written parental permission.
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DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PLAN
FOR THE __________________ FAMILY
(FOSTER/ADOPT FAMILY NAME)
POLICY: Agency personnel and foster parents are responsible for responding effectivelyduring an emergencyor
disaster that may include, but not limited to, acts of nature (i.e., flood, hurricane, fire or tornado), chemical or
hazardous material spills, critical equipment failure, weapons of mass destruction events, and/or acts of terrorism.
Agency personnel and foster parents are responsible for maintaining all children in their care during disasters that
require mandatory evacuation or quarantine. Agency personnel and foster parents are required to be educated
and aware of disaster and emergency procedures and be prepared to fulfill their respective roles byimplementing
the Disaster and EmergencyPlan.
PROCEDURES:
MANDATED EVACUATION BY LOCAL OFFICIALS
In the event of an evacuation, foster families will immediatelynotifytheir Case Manager or the Licensed Child
Placing Agency Administrator before evacuating and tell the Case Manager or Licensed Child Placing Agency
Administrator the location of their family’s evacuation.
After the foster family reaches safety, they will inform the Case Manager or Licensed Child Placing Agency
Administrator of their safe arrival at their destination.
Jonathan’s Place Child Placing Agency will contact CPS giving information about the foster families and
where children are located during the evacuation. The Licensed Child Placing AgencyAdministrator or Case
Manager will contact CPS dailyduring the evacuation.
Foster parents will assist children in collecting clothing, babyneeds, blankets, pillows and books/games.
Medicines and dosing instructions for children will be gathered by foster parents and placed into an
emergencykit for easytransporting.
Emergency items such as flash lights, first aid supplies snack foods, and water will be gathered for the
children.
All children will congregate in a central area of the foster home and will be accounted for – never leave a child
behind. Our family’s central area of the foster home is:
The children will be transported to a safe location (i.e. shelter, home of extended family) outside the area
being evacuated. Foster parents will remain with the children throughout the evacuation. Our family’s safe
locations are (list two potential locations):
Each foster family home is responsible for having a location where they can go in the event of an evacuation.
This location must be disclosed to the Case Manager and located in the foster home record at the agency
office.
Documentation of the evacuation will be maintained by the Licensed Child Placing AgencyAdministrator and
will be placed in the Foster Home Record. This information will be shared with TDFPS Licensing, Contracts
and CPS case workers.
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Return to the foster family home after an evacuation will comply with instructions of local officials. Foster
parents will utilize personal vehicles to transport children.
The Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator is responsible for completing an Incident Report and
forwarding appropriate documentation to TDFPS Licensing, CPS personnel, and Contract officials within 24
hours of the evacuation or disaster.
FIRE
A floor plan of each foster home identifies two (2) possible exits (for example, a door exit and a window exit).
Each foster family home will have a floor plan that identifies fire exits at their home. Acopyof this plan will be
submitted to the Licensed Child Placing AgencyAdministrator and maintained in the familyhome record at the
Corporate Office of Jonathan’s Place. Our family’s two possible exits are:
Foster families will have smoke detectors/and or alarms located throughout the home as directed bythe local
fire marshal in their area.
Foster families will train developmentallyappropriate children regarding the use of the telephone to call 911 in
case of a fire emergency.
Each foster parent is responsible for conducting fire drills when children are placed in their respective homes.
Documentation of the family’s fire safetyplan will be shared with the child at the time of a child’s admission.
Fire exits and fire precautions will be reviewed with the familyat quarterlymonitoring visits.
Foster parents will assist the children in exiting the foster family homes. Once at the designated meeting
place, foster parents will account for all children to make sure everybody is out of the building/home – never
leave a child behind. Our family’s designated meeting place is:
IF A FIRE OCCURS:
1. Each foster home shall ensure children know what to do in the event a fire occurs, including exit options. Each
foster home is equipped with smoke detectors or alarms in accordance with local fire marshal standards in
each communityin which a foster home is located.
2. Foster parents and children will each know where fire extinguishers are located in the home. Foster parents
will instruct the children as is age appropriate on the use of the fire extinguishers. Our family’s fire
extinguishers are located:
3. Foster parents will call 911 and instruct children that are old enough to call 911 in case of a fire.
4. The foster parents and children will exit the home quicklythrough the designated exits.
5. Get the children out immediately. Wrap infants in quilts or blankets, covering babies entirely.
6. Gather at the pre-appointed spot. Our family’s pre-appointed spot is:
7. Count children when reaching your destination spot – never leave a child behind.
8. If weather is inclement, if possible, assist children with outer clothing or insure theycarrycoats or blankets with
them when exiting the home.
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9. Once emergency services have responded, foster families will contact the Licensed Child Placing Agency
Administrator and the Case Manager.
10. If the foster family needs to remain out of the home, the foster family will identify a place where theycan stay
out of danger until local authorities give clearance for the family to return. Information regarding the family’s
whereabouts in case of evacuation by fire occurring in the foster home will be maintained in the foster home
record.
11. The foster familywill notifythe Child Placing AgencyAdministrator or Case Manager of the fire and the family’s
location in case of evacuation as soon as possible after the facts about the fire are known to the foster family.
12. Should fire cause damage to the property, or the family will need to remain outside their home, the Licensed
Child Placing Agency Administrator will complete an Incident Report and forward to TDFPS Licensing, CPS
personnel, and Contract officials within 24 hours of incident.
13. The Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator will be responsible for communicating with the child’s
Placing agent during the time of fire.
14. If necessary, the children will be placed in a respite home if it is determined byJonathan’s Place Child Placing
Agency Professional Staff and foster parents that respite placement is in the child’s best interest. The child’s
managing conservator will be notified of the location of the respite home and the condition of the child.
WEATHER
Each foster home will identify the safest location for parents and children to go. A copy of this plan will be
provided to the Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator and placed in the foster family home record at
the Corporate Office of Jonathan’s Place. Our family’s safe location within the home is:
Should weather cause damage to the foster family property, the Licensed Child Placing AgencyAdministrator
should be contacted immediately. The Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator is responsible for
completing Incident Reports and forwarding to TDFPS Licensing and Contract officials within 24 hours of
incident.
As in the case of fire please use steps 11 – 14 in the Fire Section of this document.
Foster parents will participate in emergencyplan review quarterlyat the time of the Foster Home Monitoring by
Jonathan’s Place Child Placing AgencyPersonnel.
The Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator will notify CPS of any take cover action taken by a foster
familyand which children in CPS custodyare involved.
IF BAD WEATHER OCCURS:
1. A battery-operated radio and flashlight should be located in or near the take cover site in foster familyhomes.
Our family’s battery-operated radio and flashlight is located:
2. If possible, foster families should acquire some type of emergencylighting for their homes.
3. Keep the radio on during bad weather.
4. In foster familyhomes, foster parents will assist the children in gathering in the take cover place.
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5. In the event of a flood, foster families will call the Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator immediately
upon reaching safety. In the event children need to be removed from the foster home during repairs and
cleanup, the children will be placed in a respite home if it is deemed in the best interest of the child.
6. The Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator will keep CPS aware of children’s whereabouts
during and after bad weather.
7. Count children when you get to your destination to ensure all children are accounted for – never leave a child
behind.
CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL
In the event a chemical or hazardous material spill occurs in or near a foster family home, all children and
foster parents will locate to an area awayfrom the spill – preferablyindoors – to avoid breathing the vapors and
gases. Our family’s safe locations are (list two possible locations, one in the home and one away
from the home):
The Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator is responsible for completing Incident Reports and
forwarding to TDFPS Licensing and Contract officials within 24 hours of the incident.
In the event evacuation of a foster family home is required, procedures for a Mandated Evacuation by Local
Officials will be followed.
Foster parents and their case manager will review procedures for evacuation at quarterlymonitoring visits.
IF A CHEMICAL OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILL OCCURS:
1. Children and parents will move indoors with windows and doors closed or to the front or back of the foster
familyhome, depending upon the location of the spill.
2. All children and foster parents should remain in a safe location until advised byemergencypersonnel that it is
safe to return to normal activities.
3. In the event evacuation is required, foster parents must assist children in collecting clothing, medicines, baby
needs, blankets, pillows, books/games flashlights and snack food. The children will be transported to a safe
location outside the threatened area. Procedures for a Mandated Evacuation by Local Officials will be
followed.
4. Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator should complete Incident Report and forward to TDFPS
Licensing and Contract officials within 24 hours of the incident.
5. Return to the foster family homes after an evacuation will comply with instructions from local officials. Foster
parents are responsible for providing transportation for the children in their personal vehicles.
WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION EVENTS
If an international crisis should threaten to result in a nuclear attack, local officials will advise Jonathan’s Place to
evacuate in accordance with local authorities. Individual foster parents are required to follow their respective city
guidelines.
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Foster family homes will identify a safe zone within their individual homes where children and parents can go
in the event an attack should occur. Our family’s safe zone is:
Should evacuation occur, the Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator will be contacted immediately
after the family has reached safety. The Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator is responsible for
completing Incident Reports and forwarding to TDFPS Licensing and Contract officials within 24 hours of
incident.
Foster parents will inform their Jonathan’s Place Case Manager or Child Placing AgencyAdministrator of their
safe arrival at an approved shelter.
At quarterly monitoring visits, foster parents will review their plans for evacuation with the Case Manager from
Jonathan’s Place.
If a Weapons of Mass Destruction Event Occurs:
1. Abattery-operated radio and flashlight are located in foster familyhomes.
2. If possible, foster families should acquire some type of emergencylighting for their homes.
3. Keep the radio on throughout event for public service announcements or plans.
4. Should evacuation be required, follow the guidelines for Mandated Evacuation by Local Officials, including
informing Jonathan’s Place Child Placing AgencyCase manager or Child placing AgencyAdministrator.
5. Count children when you get to your destination to ensure all children are accounted for – never leave a child
behind.
6. Return to the foster family homes following an evacuation will comply with instructions from local officials.
Foster parents are responsible for providing transportation in their personal vehicles.
ACTS OF TERRORISM
In the event of acts of terrorism, local officials will advise persons in their area on the appropriate action to take.
Should evacuation occur, the Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator should be contacted as soon as
the family reaches safety stating their whereabouts. The Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator is
responsible for completing Incident Reports and forwarding to TDFPS Licensing, CPS personnel, and
Contracts within 24 hours of incident.
Foster parents will review this plan with their Jonathan’s Place Case Manager at quarterlymonitoring visits.
If Acts of Terrorism Occur:
1. Abattery-operated radio and flashlight should be located in foster familyhomes.
2. If possible, foster families should acquire some type of emergencylighting for their homes.
3. Each foster parent will determine a central location for children in their respective homes. Our family’s
central location is:
4. Keep the radio or television on throughout the event for public service announcements, plans and updates.
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5. Should evacuation be required, follow the guidelines for Mandated Evacuation byLocal Officials.
6. Count children when you get to your destination to ensure all children are accounted for – never leave a child
behind.
7. Return to foster family homes following an evacuation will comply with instructions from local officials. Once
the family has returned home, they will immediately contact their Jonathan’s Place Case Manager or Child
Placing Agency Administrator of their safe return. Foster parents are responsible for providing transportation in
their personal vehicles.
8. The Child Placing Agency Administrator will notify TDFPS, managing conservator, and CPS Contracts of the
family’s return.
CRITICAL EQUIPMENT FAILURE
The most critical equipment with the possibility of failure at our agency is the computer server, where all
documents and records are stored on behalf of the agencyand its programs.
All records for the cottages, business offices and foster familyhomes are backed-up on an external hard drive
that is stored off-site and is rotated weekly. All files updated and created in the past seven (7) days are stored
on-site.
The server hard drives are mirrored, meaning there are two hard drives running simultaneouslyfor the server.
Therefore, if one crashes, the other is available for immediate use.
The COO is responsible for maintaining the server and is notified whenever a problem arises at the various
agencysites.
OTHER EMERGENCIES
Personnel, children, and foster parents will be prepared in case of an accident or injury. Children will be
taught to help themselves, each other, and adults who are in trouble.
Getting immediate help for an injured child is crucial, foster parents cannot leave the other children to go get
help. Even small children should understand the idea of getting help. Age-appropriate children (3 to 11) will
be taught byfoster parents how to utilize the telephone to call “911”.
Teach children how to use “911” as is developmentallyappropriate.
Personnel and foster parents will be CPR and First Aid Certified. Copies of certifications will be maintained in
the familyhome record at the Corporate Office of Jonathan’s Place.
In the event of a serious injury or medical emergency, personnel and foster parents should contact “911”
immediately.
For foster homes, the foster parents will inform their Case Manager or the Licensed Child Placing Agency
Administrator soon as possible and write an incident report and forward it to the Case Manager or Child
Placing AgencyAdministrator within 24 hours of the injury.
In the event the injury or illness is not an emergency, foster parents will call the child’s primarycare physician
or their local emergencyroom for information on treatment and have the child seen as soon as possible.
Children needing to be transported for medical emergencies shall be taken to the Children’s Medical Center
Emergency Room, if the child is new in placement and does not have a primary care physician. Foster
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parents are to instruct ambulance drivers to take children to Children’s Medical Center. If a child needs to be
transported byambulance, a foster parent is to accompanyanychild leaving in an ambulance,
Never leave children unattended to treat a sick or injured child. Afoster parent shall remain with children at all
times. The foster parent must go to the hospital with the child.
Immediately following an emergency, an incident report must be completed and forwarded to the Case
Manager or Child Placing AgencyAdministrator within 24 hours of the injury.
During quarterly monitoring visits in foster homes, the foster parents and Case Manager are responsible for
ensuring First Aid Kits and emergency equipment are checked/monitored for needed supplies, batteries,
expiration dates, etc. Individual foster parents are responsible for ensuring medical equipment and/or
supplies are available at their respective homes. Our family’s First Aid Kit is located:
METHODS TO PROTECT AND RECOVER CHILDREN’S RECORDS
Children’s records for children placed in Jonathan’s Place foster homes will be located at the corporate office of
Jonathan’s Place at 4707 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75246. Each foster familyalso has a child record for each
child that is placed in their individual homes. Foster families will carry a copy of the child’s record with them in
case of disaster, injury, or evacuation. Children’s records are also kept electronically by Kaleidacare. In addition,
all foster family home records including identifying information, foster home location and contact information are
also kept byKaleidacare a web-based data base backed up in Austin.
POST DISASTER ACTIVITIES
Transportation throughout a disaster will be provided byindividual foster parents in their personal vehicles.
Kitchens should be kept well stocked in order to avoid the possibilityof running out of food during a disaster. If
foster families are required to remain in their homes for an extended period of time.
If evacuation is required, foster parents should collect snack food and drinks (if possible) for the children
during the evacuation.
Counselors and/or medical personnel will be retained following a disaster for evaluation of the children.
Professionals are responsible for prescribing recommended treatment and./or follow-up services as
necessary.
The Jonathans’ Place Disaster and Emergency Policy shall be reviewed and updated by the Licensed Child
Placing AgencyAdministrator on a regular basis. Anychanges that need to be made will be documented in the
policy. Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrators are responsible for ensuring foster parents are kept
informed of any changes to policy on an ongoing basis. Changes in this policy or procedures will be
discussed with the foster parents at quarterlymonitoring visits.
COMMUNICATION WITH DFPS AND CPS
DFPS or CPS may contact the following persons for information on the location of children and conditions of
children placed in Jonathan’s Place foster homes when a disaster occurs or when an evacuation is ordered by
local authorities.
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Conversely, Jonathan’s Place Case Managers for the for the Foster/Adoptive Family Program or Licensed Child
Placing Agency Administrator will inform CPS Caseworkers or Caseworker Supervisors dailyof the condition of the
children, their whereabouts and the foster familywith whom theyare placed during an evacuation. During the time
of an evacuation that is wide spread, Jonathan’s Place Child Placing Agency will utilize the following methods for
contacting DFPS and Contracts of their whereabouts. They will contact the DFPS Website, or the DFPS Hotline
when online reporting is not possible.
Information on children placed in Jonathan’s Place foster homes please contact:
Jonathan’s Place
972.303.1335
This contact list will also serve as the foster family’s contact with the agency.
In addition, Jonathan’s Place Licensed Child Placing AgencyAdministrators and/or Case Managers will remain in
close communication with CPS caseworkers, caseworker supervisors, and the Residential Child Care Contract
Manager. This flow of communication should begin with the first notification of imminent danger due to the
approach of a hurricane or other disaster. Case Managers will inform DFPS and CPS officials of the children’s
reactions to the evacuation.
Jonathan’s Place personnel will also work with other similar agencies located in different parts of the state that may
not be affected by the imminent disaster to secure beds for children in its foster homes. It is Jonathan’s Place
expectation that if and when children must be evacuated, that Jonathan’s Place foster parents will accompanythe
children and provide the needed supervision as prescribed in the Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies.
At all times, and to the best of their ability to communicate given the uncertainty of an imminent disaster,
Jonathan’s Place Child Placing Agency staff will keep CPS informed of all the children’s whereabouts. CPAstaff
will have in their possession the names of CPS caseworkers, supervisors, and the Residential Contract managers
in order to keep these entities informed. Foster parents will keep Jonathan’s Place Case Managers or the Child
Placing AgencyAdministrator informed of their whereabouts and the children’s reactions to the evacuation. During
the time of a disaster and evacuation, Jonathan’s Place foster families will complyto the best of their abilitywith all
court orders and other orders involving the children in care.
After the evacuation and during the evacuation as much as is applicable, the children will be provided with
counseling services to assist them in processing the event.
Foster Families will share their plans to return home after the all clear signal has been given by local
authorities with their Jonathan’s Place Case Manager or Licensed Child Placing Agency
Administrator.
Foster Families will inform their Case Manager or Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator of
their return giving information on the condition of the home following the disastrous event.
Jonathan’s Place Case Managers or Licensed Child Placing Agency Administrator will inform DFPS
of the family and children’s safe return.
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A copy of this plan will be given to all foster parents and receipt of the plan will be placed in the
Family Home Record.
PLEASE ATTACH A FLOOR PLAN FOR YOUR HOME THAT INDICATES EVACUATION ROUTES,
EMERGENCY EXITS, AND A DESIGNATED SAFE LOCATION IN THE HOME. PLEASE INDICATE
THE DESIGNATED MEETING SPOT LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE HOME IN THE EVENT OF A
FIRE.
THE CLIENT DATE
THE CLIENT DATE