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INSTITUTE BLOG
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Lessons Learned: Active Shooter Incident at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California
On November 14, 2019, Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California was the site of another deadly school mass shooting.
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Nov 25, 2019


Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Parents and Children
For many families, Thanksgiving is full of turkey, travel, and gratitude.
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Nov 19, 2019


The Month of January Leads in High Number of Active Shooting Events
Publicly available data shows that January is a historically high leading month for active shooter events.
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Nov 13, 2019


Disaster Recovery Challenges Faced by Early Childhood Professionals in the U.S. Virgin Islands
In September 2017, two category 5 hurricanes struck the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) within two weeks.
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Nov 12, 2019


Recap of New Jersey Safety For All: A Blueprint for Schools and Outside Agencies Working Together
On Tuesday, October 29, 2019, our Executive Director Andrew Roszak had the privilege of delivering the keynote address at the Safety For All
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Nov 8, 2019


Teaching Children Life-Saving Emergency Preparedness Skills Through the Red Cross Pillowcase Project
Having an emergency kit is critical during a disaster, that’s why the Institute for Childhood Preparedness supports the efforts of...
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Nov 5, 2019


US Virgin Islands - Preparing for Back to School with Many Changes
Like many other jurisdictions, children, parents, and teachers are preparing to head back to school in the US Virgin Islands. September...

Institute Staff
Aug 25, 2019


Toxic Chemical Exposure in Children
A recent article in the Washington Post highlighted the importance of protecting children from accidental poisonings.
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Jun 25, 2019


Family Child Care Providers Give Input Into Preparedness, Active Shooter Training Programs
On May 20 and 21, 2019 in collaboration with the National Association for Family Child Care, the Montgomery County Child Care Resource...
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May 22, 2019


Kansas Agencies Working to Prepare and Adapt for Active Shooter Scenarios
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness toured the State of Kansas in early April, traveling over 400 miles.
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May 8, 2019


The Institute for Childhood Preparedness in the News
The Institute For Childhood Preparedness has been busy! We've been traveling across the country hosting Active Shooter Trainings for...

Institute Staff
May 2, 2019


Institute for Childhood Preparedness & Kansas Head Start Association Offer Active Shooter Training
In April 2019, we teamed up with the Kansas Head Start Association to conduct active shooter trainings throughout the State of Kansas....

Institute Staff
May 1, 2019


Free Active Shooter Training Sessions Planned for San Diego Area
In conjunction with the YMCA Childcare Resource Service, we are happy to announce that we will be conducting a series of free active...

Institute Staff
Apr 29, 2019


Meet Tavis Richardson, GIS (Geographical Information System) Coordinator for the Caribbean
The Institute For Childhood Preparedness welcomes Tavis Richardson as GIS Coordinator for the Caribbean. Tavis is currently a sophomore...
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Apr 18, 2019


Inaugural YMCA Disaster Aware for Child Care Conference a Huge Success
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness was proud to be a part of the 1st ever YMCA Disaster Aware Conference this past weekend in San...

Institute Staff
Mar 19, 2019


Meet Nikki Fernandes, Disaster Project Coordinator for the US Virgin Islands
The Institute For Childhood Preparedness welcomes Nikki Fernandes as Disaster Project Coordinator for the US Virgin Islands. We welcome...
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Feb 14, 2019


Week In Review: We Hit the Road and Visited West Virginia and California
The week of January 21st-27th was phenomenal for The Institute For Childhood Preparedness. We brought our active shooter preparedness...
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Feb 6, 2019


Memo: New Legislation in the State of Illinois
The (105 ILCS 128/) School Safety Drill Act: As of January 1, 2019, a new law went into effect in the state of Illinois. The law now...
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Jan 26, 2019


Recovery on the US Virgin Islands - A Discussion with Emergency Medical Services
Our Executive Director, Andrew Roszak, recently sat down for a podcast with the US Virgin Islands EMS. The podcast was part of an ongoing...

Institute Staff
Jan 7, 2019


Dangers of Unpreparedness: Preschoolers Served Pine-Sol Instead of Apple Juice
Honolulu Emergency Services Department recently received a terrifying call. A teaching assistant accidentally served Pine-Sol cleaning...
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Jan 2, 2019
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