Disaster Ready CCR&R Toolkit

Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agencies are an important community resource. In case of a disaster or emergency, it is important that vital CCR&R services and operations resume as quickly as possible to meet the needs of children and families in the communities they serve.  CCR&Rs are ‘second responders’ in their roles as community organizations and social service providers. To support the efforts of CCR&Rs to be prepared, Child Care Aware of America® (CCAoA) has created this Disaster Ready CCR&R Toolkit. 

Please note: Only one registration per CCR&R agency is necessary. We recommend designating one registrant to enroll and share information within your organization.

Enrollment fees are waived for CCR&Rs in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. Contact preparedness@usa.childcareaware.org for a code to use at registration.

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Step 1: Disaster Ready CCR&R Toolkit Prerequisite
First, read the following:
Step 2: 10 Preparedness Actions
1. Understand Risks
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
Community Mapping Exercise
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
Risk Matrix
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
2. Mitigate Risks
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
3. Identify People You Serve
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
4. Determine Essential Activities
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
5. Consider the Supply Chain
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
6. Safeguard Critical Information
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
7. Establish a Communication Plan
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
8. Cross-train Key Individuals
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
9. Formalize Plans
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
10. Regularly Test and Update the Plan
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. As you learned in the OPEN training, FEMA has identified 10 preparedness actions that you can take to start preparing for a disaster. CCR&R staff should familiarize themselves with the preparedness actions and what they entail as you work toward becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
Step 3: Disaster Ready CCR&R Checklist
Disaster Ready CCR&R Checklist
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Open to download resource. It is important to determine where your agency currently is and what actions need to be taken on your path to becoming a Disaster Ready CCR&R.
Step 4: Supporting Information
Personal Preparedness for CCR&R Staff
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CCR&R Mental Health Supports
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Community Resilience
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Open to download resource.
CCR&R Emergency Supply Kits
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Additional Considerations
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CCR&R Relationships with Emergency Management
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Open to download resource.
Disaster Ready CCR&R Maintenance Timeline
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Open to download resource.
Step 5: Business Continuity Planning
Business Continuity Planning
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Open to download resource. During an emergency, lack of planning and preparation can have a devastating impact on any agency. To be prepared, we recommend that CCR&Rs develop a written Business Continuity Plan.
CCR&R Business Continuity Plan Template
Open to download resource.
Open to download resource. During an emergency, lack of planning and preparation can have a devastating impact on any agency. To be prepared, we recommend that CCR&Rs develop a written Business Continuity Plan.
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