INSTITUTE BLOG

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Oct 26, 2021
3 min

Be Prepared: Safety Issues To Consider With Daylight Saving Time

This year on November 1, we will all fall back by turning our clocks back one hour unless you live in Arizona, Hawaii, Puerto Rico...

Feb 25, 2021
4 min

Protecting Children in Virtual Learning Environments: Warning Signs of Abuse for Teachers

Guest Post By Noah Rue As a teacher, it’s not necessarily difficult to pick up on obvious signs of abuse when you’re in the classroom....

Jan 26, 2021
2 min

The Impact Of Civil Unrest On Early Childhood Programs and Schools

2020 was a year of unprecedented turmoil and civil unrest. There were at least 32 major riots and countless other smaller protests...

Jan 7, 2021
2 min

Protecting Children: Signs That Save

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness has partnered with Signs That Save to help educate parents, early childhood professionals,...

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

Be Prepared: Violence Is Surging During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We are nearing the start of the holiday season with many thoughts on our minds, such as How can we celebrate safely? Can we see and spend...

Oct 19, 2020
3 min

How to Reopen Churches and Houses of Worship Safely During and After COVID-19 Coronavirus

Many Houses of Worship, schools, and workplaces remain closed or have had to shut down due to local coronavirus surges.

Oct 12, 2020
2 min

How to Celebrate Halloween Safely During COVID-19

Depending on where you live, participating in traditional Halloween festivities such as trick-or-treating may not be allowed.

Sep 18, 2020
3 min

Has COVID-19 Affected the Sex Offender Registry?

Situational awareness means being alert to people and activities around you.

Sep 15, 2020
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

Aug 17, 2020
3 min

Emergency Preparedness Online Training Courses for Early Childhood Professionals

The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges to public health and safety.

Jul 20, 2020
3 min

Mass Shooting Survivor Lacey Newman Offers Life-Saving Advice and Lessons Learned

On October 1, 2017, Lacey Newman’s life changed forever.

Jun 30, 2020
2 min

Protecting Children: Preventing Deaths From Hot Cars

The Institute for Childhood Preparedness and Kids and Cars have teamed up to educate the public.

Jun 11, 2020
3 min

Una mujer pide una pizza a domicilio para comunicarse con el 9-1-1 en una respuesta de emergencia

Puede que no parezca algo importante, pero usar palabras de código durante una llamada telefónica al 911 puede salvarle la vida.

Jun 11, 2020
2 min

There Has Been A Surge In Active Shooter Events During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic

As many as 41% of all school attacks occur within one week of returning after a break.

Mar 13, 2020
4 min

What Early Childhood Professionals Need to Know About COVID-19 Coronavirus Online Training Courses

Our COVID-19 coronavirus online training for early childhood professionals is now available and open for enrollment.

Mar 11, 2020
4 min

Why Knowing Your Address Can Be the Difference Between Life and Death

There are limitations to our current 911 system. When calling from a cellular phone, most 911 dispatch centers will not know your address.

Mar 6, 2020
2 min

30-Minute Active Shooter Preparedness Online Training Now Available

We have great news to share! Our on-demand introductory active shooter preparedness training is live and open for enrollment!

Feb 27, 2020
6 min

Author Interview With Our Executive Director Andrew Roszak

We are so excited to announce that our Executive Director Andrew Roszak wrote a new book!

Feb 25, 2020
5 min

How Denise Fernandez-Pallozzi Transported 41 Bags of Luggage to Puerto Rico Post-Earthquakes

Amazingly, in every disaster we find extraordinary people who are willing to go the extra mile and help out those in need.

Feb 21, 2020
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.