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PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE 2021 COMPLETION FORM
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INSTITUTE BLOG
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Winter Safety Tips for Parents and Children
Winter is a great time of the year for holiday celebrations, building snowmen, and staying warm by the fire.
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Dec 9, 2019


Revisiting the 2014 Winter Ice Storm 'Snow Jam' in Atlanta, Georgia
Back on January 28, 2014, snow and ice wreaked havoc on Atlanta, Georgia, and immobilized much of the surrounding areas.
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Dec 5, 2019


The Dangers of Hot Liquids: How to Keep Children Safe This Winter
There’s nothing better than warming up with a hot cup of soup or cider when it gets cold outside.
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Dec 2, 2019


Lessons Learned: Active Shooter Incident at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California
On November 14, 2019, Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California was the site of another deadly school mass shooting.
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Nov 25, 2019


Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Parents and Children
For many families, Thanksgiving is full of turkey, travel, and gratitude.
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Nov 19, 2019


The Month of January Leads in High Number of Active Shooting Events
Publicly available data shows that January is a historically high leading month for active shooter events.
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Nov 13, 2019

Disaster Recovery Challenges Faced by Early Childhood Professionals in the U.S. Virgin Islands
In September 2017, two category 5 hurricanes struck the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) within two weeks.
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Nov 12, 2019


Recap of New Jersey Safety For All: A Blueprint for Schools and Outside Agencies Working Together
On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, our Executive Director Andrew Roszak had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the Safety For All
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Nov 8, 2019


Teaching Children Life-Saving Emergency Preparedness Skills Through the Red Cross Pillowcase Project
Having an emergency kit is critical during a disaster, that’s why the Institute for Childhood Preparedness supports the efforts of...
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Nov 5, 2019


Keep an Eye Out for Blue Trick-or-Treat Buckets on Halloween Night
For many children, Halloween is filled with laughter while walking around the neighborhood.
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Oct 29, 2019


8 Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Children
It’s not surprising that Halloween is a favorite for parents and children! Kids love to dress up, go trick-or-treating, and eat candy.
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Oct 18, 2019


10 Fall Safety Tips to Keep Children and Parents Safe
Back-to-school is in full swing, and cooler days are setting in.
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Oct 10, 2019


Is The ‘Joker’ Movie Serving As An Inspiration For Extremists?
On October 4, 2019, Warner Brothers is set to release Joker in The United States. The R-rated movie is a psychological and violent thriller.
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Oct 1, 2019


Active Shooter Preparedness and Fire Safety and Prevention Training with Academy Primary School
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is excited to announce our new partnership with Academy Primary School in Rockville, Maryland.
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Sep 25, 2019


Institute Staff Attends Active Shooter / Hostile Event Response Training
We strive to provide early childhood professionals with the best and most informative training possible.
Institute Staff
Sep 24, 2019


Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness Will Not Endorse Bulletproof Backpacks
As experts in early childhood, we are routinely asked to endorse products that would provide aid in an active shooter situation.
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Sep 24, 2019


The Best Ways to Keep Kids Safe on Hot Playgrounds
Playground safety has always been a priority for parents and childcare providers.
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Sep 18, 2019


11 Questions Parents Should Ask Child Care Providers About Emergencies and Preparedness
Daily, parents are flooded with news articles about how to choose high-quality child care programs.
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Aug 28, 2019


September is National Preparedness Month: Don’t Be Scared, Be Prepared
September marks the start of National Preparedness Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness about natural disasters, emergencies...
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Aug 28, 2019


Is Your Child Care Program Prepared for an Emergency or Natural Disaster?
Caring for young children can be challenging on a day-to-day basis, and during an emergency, those challenges are greatly magnified.
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Aug 26, 2019
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