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Sep 15
5 min

10 Tips for Back to School Safety During COVID-19 Coronavirus

Our emergency preparedness, safety, and security experts created a list of 10 tips for back to school safety during COVID-19

A COVID Social Story: Helping Kids Cope with Change

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Aug 24
3 min

A COVID Social Story: Helping Kids Cope with Change

The summer has been an uncertain time in child care.

Woman Uses Pizza Order to Call 9-1-1 For Emergency Response

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Feb 21
3 min

Woman Uses Pizza Order to Call 9-1-1 For Emergency Response

It may not seem like a big deal, but using code words during a 911 phone call can save a life.

A Letter From our Executive Director About Unannounced Active Shooter Drills and Simulated Gunfire

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Feb 18
4 min

A Letter From our Executive Director About Unannounced Active Shooter Drills and Simulated Gunfire

Two large teacher unions have teamed up to condemn active shooter drills that cause trauma to teachers and students.

Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is Launching New Online Training Courses

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Feb 3
2 min

Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is Launching New Online Training Courses

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is excited to announce the launch of our new online training courses!

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Parents and Children

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Nov 19, 2019
4 min

Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Parents and Children

For many families, Thanksgiving is full of turkey, travel, and gratitude.

Keep an Eye Out for Blue Trick-or-Treat Buckets on Halloween Night

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Oct 29, 2019
3 min

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.

8 Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Children

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Oct 18, 2019
3 min

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.

10 Fall Safety Tips to Keep Children and Parents Safe

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Oct 10, 2019
3 min

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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