I have been reading many of the threads on here, and I understand where most of you are coming from regarding your pick up times and policies.
One issue I am curious about, however, is how to most of you handle community type emergencies . I am thinking along the lines of tornado, mass accident on major highway, large explosion nearby, or a 9/11 type scenario. What if there were total confusion and chaos, how would you keep all the children calm while waiting for instructions on what to do next, and worrying about your own family members ? Many times phone lines and power do not work, it is hard to contact parents, or for them to contact you, plus your own family isn't home, and you cannot contact them either. I realize you have plans for evacuating, but how to you handle the emotional side, especially while caring for young children who are also confused and scared . What are your back up plans for this type of problem ?
One issue I am curious about, however, is how to most of you handle community type emergencies . I am thinking along the lines of tornado, mass accident on major highway, large explosion nearby, or a 9/11 type scenario. What if there were total confusion and chaos, how would you keep all the children calm while waiting for instructions on what to do next, and worrying about your own family members ? Many times phone lines and power do not work, it is hard to contact parents, or for them to contact you, plus your own family isn't home, and you cannot contact them either. I realize you have plans for evacuating, but how to you handle the emotional side, especially while caring for young children who are also confused and scared . What are your back up plans for this type of problem ?
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