Easy as ABC. Three steps to protect your children during emergencies in the school day.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Easy as ABC. Three steps to protect your children during emergencies in the school day.

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EASY AS A BC
THREE STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR CHILD DURING EMERGENCIES IN THE SCHOOL DAY

A

ASK how you would be reunited
with your child in an emergency or
evacuation

B

BRING extra medicines, special
food, or supplies your child would need
if you were separated overnight

C

COMPLETE a backpack
card and tuck one in your child's
backpack and your wallet

B AC KPAC K EMERGENCY
CARD

A ASK how you would be reunited with your child in an emergency or evacuation
How would you find your child if an emergency happened during the school day? If students had to evacuate, where should parents/guardians go for pick up?
How would the school notify you in the event of emergency?

B BRING extra medicines, special food, or supplies your child would need if you were separated overnight
An emergency might require a sudden sleepover. Tell school administrators about any extra supplies your child may need to safely make it through a night away from home.
What essential supplies would your child need if separated from you overnight? (Medicines, special foods, breast milk or formula, diapers, battery pack or charger?)

Does the school have an emergency stockpile of these items? Yes

No

If your child has special medicines, can extras be kept at the school? Yes No

What is the school policy for how and when medicine can be administered to your child?

C COMPLETE a backpack card and tuck one in your child's backpack and your wallet

Emergencies are chaotic! Make sure your child or their school knows how to reach you, and who should be called if your phone isn't working.

Complete an emergency contact card to make sure you and your child know how to get in touch quickly.

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BACKPACK EMERGENCY CARD

Child's Name:

Date of Birth:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

School Name:

School Phone Number:

Special needs, medical conditions, allergies, important information:

DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES

Parent/Guardian/Caregiver Name: Cell Phone: Text Okay: Yes No
Name: Cell Phone: Text Okay: Yes No

E-mail: Alternate Phone: Employer:
E-mail: Alternate Phone: Employer:

Out of Town Contact Name: Cell Phone:

E-mail: Alternate Phone: DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES

For more information on steps you can take now to protect children during emergencies

and disasters visit: emergency.cdc.gov/children

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