Emergency Procedures
When to Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a system of trained medical professionals who handle out-of-hospital emergencies. Learn more about what warrants a 911 call to EMS from the American Academy of Pediatrics at HealthyChildren.org: When to Call Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Common misconception: EMS and EMT are not the same. EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is the broader system of emergency medical care, while an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is a specific role within that system. EMTs are trained medical professionals who provide basic life support and are part of the larger EMS team.
Facts about Breastfeeding and Human Milk Feeding During Emergencies
The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC): Emergencies often occur when least expected, and sometimes when we are least prepared. They can include a wide range of unsettling events, including personal or family crises, public health emergencies (such as a flu pandemic), acts of terror and violence, and natural disasters or weather-related events (such as floods and blizzards).
USBC: Facts about Breastfeeding and Human Milk Feeding During Emergencies
This webpage is packed with great information! You'll find materials for families in both English and Spanish, resources to share with Lactation Support Providers and Emergency Responders, and a recorded webinar.
ECELS Emergency Preparedness Master List of Resources
ECELS has compiled a master list of emergency preparedness resources specifically designed to support ECE programs. This comprehensive collection includes evidence-based, practical tools such as professional development webinars, staff training modules, printable guides, articles, videos, fillable PDFs, developmentally appropriate emergency preparedness activities for children, and more. It also offers accessible information to share with families. Covering both national and regional content, these resources help Pennsylvania's ECE programs plan, prepare for, and respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and staff.
AAP Children and Disasters
Children are more vulnerable than adults in disasters and public health emergency situations, and they have specific needs for customized disaster planning. The AAP has developed numerous resources designed to help pediatric health care providers, families and communities prepare for, respond to and recover from and disasters and other emergency situations. The materials are appropriate for both center-based and home-based facilities. AAP - Children and Disasters
Disaster Management Resources By Topic
Professional Resources for Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness Resources for Families
Disaster Preparedness Resources for Communities
Disaster Preparedness: Pediatric Tabletop Exercise Resource Kit