14 Del. Admin. Code § 938-III-19.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 938-III-19.0 - Emergency Planning

19.1 A licensee shall have and follow a written plan that describes procedures for natural and man-made disasters, inclement weather, and National Weather Service advisories. A licensee shall train staff members on the plan. The emergency plan must include information and procedures in the following areas:

19.1.1 Preparing for a disaster;

19.1.2 Observing weather conditions and taking appropriate actions to ensure children's health and safety in the event of lighting, air quality alerts ordered by a local or state authority on air quality or public health, and National Weather Service advisories;

19.1.3 Responding to emergencies related to specialized activities, if applicable;

19.1.4 Assigning specific responsibilities to staff members during a disaster;

19.1.5 Keeping track of children and staff;

19.1.6 Moving to a new location or seeking shelter indoors, if appropriate;

19.1.7 Communicating with and returning children to families;

19.1.8 Meeting the needs of children with disabilities or medical conditions;

19.1.9 Caring for children after the disaster;

19.1.10 Contacting appropriate emergency response agencies and the parents or guardians; and

19.1.11 Locking down the camp.

19.2 A licensee shall ensure posted evacuation routes are in each room that the children use.

19.3 A licensee shall develop and follow a written plan describing procedures to shelter-in-place at the camp or inclement weather site for up to 24 hours due to a disaster. The plan must include a list of emergency supplies kept on-site, including enough foods that will not spoil, bottled water, and supplies to serve or prepare foods without the use of electricity.

19.4 A licensee shall ensure staff members monitor weather conditions to ensure children have shelter in the event of inclement weather.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 938-III-19.0

25 DE Reg. 172 (8/1/2021) (final)