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US Virgin Islands - Preparing for Back to School with Many Changes

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Aug 25, 2019

US Virgin Islands - Preparing for Back to School with Many Changes

Like many other jurisdictions, children, parents, and teachers are preparing to head back to school in the US Virgin Islands. September...

Aug 23, 2019

Back to School Safety Tips for Parents and Children

Back-to-school can be a chaotic time for parents and children, and it presents new safety challenges.

Aug 21, 2019

How to Interface with Police Anonymously

Many victims and witnesses of crimes often have second thoughts about reporting the incident. Some complainants fear the offender.

Aug 19, 2019

The Hot Car Calculator Tool Can Help Prevent Heatstroke Illness and Death

Heatstroke causes an average of 38 deaths per year. 2018 was the deadliest year yet, with 53 children dying from heatstroke.

Aug 13, 2019

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation Just Launched a Suspicious Activity Report Tool

Calvert and his team recently created a Suspicious Activity Report tool for concerned citizens in Kansas.

Aug 6, 2019

Lessons Learned: El Paso and Dayton Shootings

Over 15 hours this past weekend, the cities of El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio were victimized by active shooter incidents leaving 29 dead.

Jul 23, 2019

Full Access Versus Locking Doors in Family Child Care Facilities

During our recent travels to Kansas and California, an alarming theme emerged among family childcare providers.

Jul 22, 2019

Summer Car Safety Tips for Children and Parents

An average of 38 children die in hot cars every year, with 88% under the age of 3.

Jul 3, 2019

72,947 Calls to Poison Control-- The Culprit? Liquid Laundry Pods

Between 2012 through 2017, poison control centers received over 70,000 calls for help, an average of 40 calls per day about liquid pods.

Jun 25, 2019

Toxic Chemical Exposure in Children

A recent article in the Washington Post highlighted the importance of protecting children from accidental poisonings.

Institute for Childhood Preparedness & Kansas Head Start Association Offer Active Shooter Training

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May 1, 2019

Institute for Childhood Preparedness & Kansas Head Start Association Offer Active Shooter Training

In April 2019, we teamed up with the Kansas Head Start Association to conduct active shooter trainings throughout the State of Kansas....

Free Active Shooter Training Sessions Planned for San Diego Area

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Apr 29, 2019

Free Active Shooter Training Sessions Planned for San Diego Area

In conjunction with the YMCA Childcare Resource Service, we are happy to announce that we will be conducting a series of free active...

Inaugural YMCA Disaster Aware for Child Care Conference a Huge Success

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Mar 19, 2019

Inaugural YMCA Disaster Aware for Child Care Conference a Huge Success

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness was proud to be a part of the 1st ever YMCA Disaster Aware Conference this past weekend in San...

Feb 14, 2019

Meet Nikki Fernandes, Disaster Project Coordinator for the US Virgin Islands

The Institute For Childhood Preparedness welcomes Nikki Fernandes as Disaster Project Coordinator for the US Virgin Islands. We welcome...

Feb 6, 2019

Week In Review: We Hit the Road and Visited West Virginia and California

The week of January 21st-27th was phenomenal for The Institute For Childhood Preparedness. We brought our active shooter preparedness...

Jan 26, 2019

Memo: New Legislation in the State of Illinois

The (105 ILCS 128/) School Safety Drill Act: As of January 1, 2019, a new law went into effect in the state of Illinois. The law now...

Recovery on the US Virgin Islands - A Discussion with Emergency Medical Services

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Jan 7, 2019

Recovery on the US Virgin Islands - A Discussion with Emergency Medical Services

Our Executive Director, Andrew Roszak, recently sat down for a podcast with the US Virgin Islands EMS. The podcast was part of an ongoing...

Jan 2, 2019

Dangers of Unpreparedness: Preschoolers Served Pine-Sol Instead of Apple Juice

Honolulu Emergency Services Department recently received a terrifying call. A teaching assistant accidentally served Pine-Sol cleaning...

Supporting Disaster Recovery in the Caribbean

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Dec 23, 2018

Supporting Disaster Recovery in the Caribbean

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is honored to partner with the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and the Region...

Afraid to Perform CPR on Women? You’re Not Alone.

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Dec 13, 2018

Afraid to Perform CPR on Women? You’re Not Alone.

Heart disease “is the leading killer of U.S. women and men alike.” Dr. Sarah Perman is an assistant professor at the University of...

PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE 2021 COMPLETION FORM

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