Wash. Admin. Code § 170-296A-2850

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024

Section 170-296A-2850 - Disaster plan

(1) The licensee must have a written disaster plan for emergencies other than fire. The plan must be reviewed annually and updated as needed.

(2) The written disaster plan must cover at minimum the following:

(a) For disasters that may require evacuation:

(i) How the licensee and staff will evacuate all children, especially those who cannot walk.

(ii) What to take when evacuating the children, including:

(A) First aid kit;

(B) Child medication records; and

(C) If applicable, individual children's medication;

(iii) Where to go; and

(iv) How the licensee and staff will account for all of the children in attendance.

(b) Earthquake procedures including:

(i) What the licensee and staff will do during an earthquake;

(ii) How the licensee and staff will account for all of the children in attendance; and

(iii) After an earthquake, how the licensee will assess whether the licensed space is safe for the children;

(c) Lockdown of the facility or shelter-in-place, including:

(i) How doors and windows will be secured if needed; and

(ii) Where children will stay safely inside the facility; and

(d) How parents and guardians will be contacted after the emergency situation is over.

(3) The licensee must keep on the premises a three-day supply of food, water, and medications required by individual children for use in a disaster, lockdown, or shelter-in-place incident.

(4) As used in this section, "lockdown" or "shelter-in-place" means to remain inside the family home child care when police or an official emergency response agency notifies the licensee or primary staff person in charge that it is unsafe to leave the facility or be outdoors during an emergency situation.

Wash. Admin. Code § 170-296A-2850

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. 11-23-068, § 170-296A-2850, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12.