Happy Start Disaster Plan

Disaster Preparedness Plan

In our community, it is possible for a major disaster to occur at any time. Of particular concern in the Manhattan Beach community is the fact that a great number of parents commute to work in the L.A. area. In the event of a disaster, it is possible that many parents would not be able to return home in those crucial first hours. If the parents are not able to reach the Child Care, we will care for the children here, and we will be in communication with various local emergency services. We do ask for the parents' help in these areas:
• Please do not call the Child Care - we must have the lines open for emergency calls
• Please tune your radio in to KMAH, 89.1 FM - information and directions will be provided.
• Please bring the following items for your Child Emergency Pack:
1) A change of clothes and one blanket;
2) Six disposable diapers;
3) Two small cans of soybean formula (Prosobee or the like); ready to feed;
4) One plastic bottle of apple juice;
5) One large box of baby-wipes.

These items will be stored at the Child Care and, from time to time, be checked for sizes, due to the fact that the infants grow so quickly.


		Disaster Preparedness Plan
		In our community, it is possible for a major disaster to occur at any time. Of particular concern in the Manhattan Beach community is the fact that a great number of parents commute to work in the L.A. area. In the event of a disaster, it is possible that many parents would not be able to return home in those crucial first hours. If the parents are not able to reach the Child Care, we will care for the children here, and we will be in communication with various local emergency services. We do ask for the parents' help in these areas: • Please do not call the Child Care - we must have the lines open for emergency calls • Please tune your radio in to KMAH, 89.1 FM - information and directions will be provided. • Please bring the following items for your Child Emergency Pack: 1) A change of clothes and one blanket; 2) Six disposable diapers; 3) Two small cans of soybean formula (Prosobee or the like); ready to feed; 4) One plastic bottle of apple juice; 5) One large box of baby-wipes. These items will be stored at the Child Care and, from time to time, be checked for sizes, due to the fact that the infants grow so quickly.