Don't be caught off guard—use this book to help you be prepared for the unexpected. Let's hope that you'll never have to face a natural or manmade disaster at your early childhood setting, but if it should happen, you need to have a plan and be prepared to carry it out. Nothing is more important than the safety of children. That's why this Quick Guide is an important addition to your professional library. Use it to create a personalized plan for each of the disaster scenarios covered in the book: evacuation, bomb threat, need to take shelter, lockdown, extended shelter, transportation emergencies, and active shooter. The revised and updated guide also includes information on disaster recovery and how to get your program up and running again after an emergency event. This up-to-date information has been checked for accuracy by an authority on disaster planning and preparedness.