LAC 28:CLXI.1921. Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Planning

A. Emergency and Evacuation Plan. The director shall consult with appropriate state and local authorities and shall establish and follow a written multi-hazard emergency and evacuation plan to protect children in the event of emergencies that at a minimum shall: 1. address any potential disaster related to the area in which the center is located; 2. include procedures for sheltering in place, lockdown and evacuation to a pre-determined site for potential threats to the safety, health and well-being of children in care; 3. include specific procedures for handling infants through two year olds, including food and formula; 4. include specific procedures for handling children with disabilities and special health care needs, including the evacuation and transportation of children in wheelchairs; 5. include a system to account for all children; 6. include a system, and a back-up system, for contacting parents and authorized third party release caretakers; 7. include a system to reunite children and parents following an emergency; 8. include procedures for providing information about the emergency plan to parents at the time of enrollment and when changes occur; 9. be reviewed annually for accuracy and updated as changes occur; and 10. be reviewed with all staff at least once per year. 11. practice drills shall be conducted at least twice per year to include all children and shall be documented. B. Individualized Emergency Plan. An individualized emergency plan shall be in place for each child with special health care needs and shall include medical contact information and additional supplies and equipment as needed. C. Evacuation Pack. The center shall have an evacuation pack, the location of which is known to all staff, that at a minimum shall contain: 1. a list of area emergency phone numbers; 2. a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children; 3. an emergency pick up form; 4. first aid supplies, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and tissue; 5. diapers for children who are not toilet trained and plastic bags for diapers; 6. a battery-powered flashlight and radio and batteries or a crank flashlight and radio; and 7. disposable cups and bottled water. D. Records. A center shall maintain a copy of records, documents, and computer files necessary for its continued operation following an emergency in either a portable file or at an off-site location. E. Tornado Drills. Tornado drills shall be conducted at least once per month in the months of March, April, May, and June at various times of the day necessary to include all children and shall be documented.