Practice Disaster Response Drills
Learn about the protocols and regular drills programs can practice now to help them prepare for a natural disaster.
Facilities
A program’s physical environment supports the quality and quantity of the services it provides. Browse facilities resources that helpprograms create environments that are conducive to learning. Explore resources about adhering to safety guidelines for designing, constructing, and maintaining healthy classrooms and playgrounds. Also, find materials that outline the procedures for applying for funds to purchase, construct, or make major renovations to facilities that operate Head Start programs. This includes the measures that must be taken to protect the federal interest in such facilities.
Adhere to Federal, State, and Local Regulations
Learn about the federal, state, and local regulations that programs should consider as they prepare their facilities for natural disasters.
Prepare Your Facility for a Tornado
Learn how to prepare your facility to withstand the impact of a tornado.
Prepare Your Facility for a Hurricane
Learn how to prepare your facility to withstand the impact of a hurricane.
Collect Resources and Assess Facility Vulnerabilities
Explore key resources that can help Head Start programs assess their facility’s strengths and vulnerabilities.
Anticipate and Mitigate Natural Disaster Risks
Learn how to anticipate the most likely natural disasters and how facilities planning can help you mitigate risks to the children and staff in your program.
6 Steps for Conducting a Risk Assessment
Learn how a comprehensive risk assessment can help you prepare your facility to protect children and staff during a natural disaster.
5 Key Steps in Implementing a Disaster Management Plan
Use these five key steps as you implement your disaster management plan.