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PREPAREDNESS CHALLENGE 2021 COMPLETION FORM
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INSTITUTE BLOG
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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.
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Feb 21, 2020
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.
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Feb 18, 2020
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!
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Feb 3, 2020
Prevent the Flu Virus: The Importance of Hand Washing for Parents and Children
So far, the 2019-2020 flu season has been especially harmful to young children.
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Jan 30, 2020
A Month of Uncertainty - Puerto Rico Continues to Be Impacted by Daily Earthquakes
On December 28, 2019 Puerto Rico began to experience a series of earthquakes.
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Jan 24, 2020
The COVID-19 Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
China’s deadly coronavirus has made its way to the United States.
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Jan 23, 2020
London Bridge Terror Attack: Using a Fire Extinguisher to Take Down the Armed Assailant
On November 29, 2019, a terrorist began stabbing innocent bystanders at Fishmonger’s Hall, a historic venue.
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Jan 20, 2020
Holiday Safety Tips for Children and Parents from the Institute for Childhood Preparedness
The holidays are a wonderful time of the year filled with cheer, presents, and fun. But holiday celebrations also lead to distraction...
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Dec 19, 2019
Revisiting the 2014 Winter Ice Storm 'Snow Jam' in Atlanta, Georgia
Back on January 28, 2014, snow and ice wreaked havoc on Atlanta, Georgia, and immobilized much of the surrounding areas.
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Dec 5, 2019
The Dangers of Hot Liquids: How to Keep Children Safe This Winter
There’s nothing better than warming up with a hot cup of soup or cider when it gets cold outside.
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Dec 2, 2019
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
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
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.
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Oct 18, 2019
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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Oct 10, 2019
Active Shooter Preparedness and Fire Safety and Prevention Training with Academy Primary School
The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is excited to announce our new partnership with Academy Primary School in Rockville, Maryland.
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Sep 25, 2019
Institute Staff Attends Active Shooter / Hostile Event Response Training
We strive to provide early childhood professionals with the best and most informative training possible.
Institute Staff
Sep 24, 2019
Press Release: The Institute for Childhood Preparedness Will Not Endorse Bulletproof Backpacks
As experts in early childhood, we are routinely asked to endorse products that would provide aid in an active shooter situation.
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Sep 24, 2019
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