Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 28 - EDUCATION
Part CLXI - Bulletin 137-Louisiana Early Learning Center Licensing Regulations
Chapter 19 - Minimum Health, Safety, and Environment Requirements and Standards
Section CLXI-1921 - Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Planning

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code CLXI-1921

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. Emergency and Evacuation Plan. The director shall consult with appropriate state and local authorities and shall establish and follow a written multi-hazard emergency and evacuation plan to protect children in the event of emergencies that at a minimum shall:

1. address any potential disaster related to the area in which the center is located;

2. include procedures for sheltering in place, lockdown and evacuation to a pre-determined site for potential threats to the safety, health and well-being of children in care;

3. include specific procedures for handling infants through two year olds, including food and formula;

4. include specific procedures for handling children with disabilities and special health care needs, including the evacuation and transportation of children in wheelchairs;

5. include a system to account for all children;

6. a battery-powered flashlight and radio and batteries or a crank flashlight and radio; and

7. disposable cups and bottled water.

8. include procedures for providing information about the emergency plan to parents at the time of enrollment and when changes occur;

9. be reviewed annually for accuracy and updated as changes occur; and

10. be reviewed with all staff at least once per year.

11. practice drills shall be conducted at least twice per year to include all children and shall be documented.

B. Individualized Emergency Plan. An individualized emergency plan shall be in place for each child with special health care needs and shall include medical contact information and additional supplies and equipment as needed.

C. Evacuation Pack. The center shall have an evacuation pack, the location of which is known to all staff, that at a minimum shall contain:

1. a list of area emergency phone numbers;

2. a list of emergency contact information and emergency medical authorization for all enrolled children;

3. an emergency pick up form;

4. first aid supplies, hand sanitizer, wet wipes, and tissue;

5. diapers for children who are not toilet trained and plastic bags for diapers;

6. a battery powered flashlight and radio and batteries;

7. food for children under the age of 4, including infant food and formula; and

8. disposable cups and bottled water.

D. Records. A center shall maintain a copy of records, documents, and computer files necessary for its continued operation following an emergency in either a portable file or at an off-site location.

E. Tornado Drills. Tornado drills shall be conducted at least once per month in the months of March, April, May, and June at various times of the day necessary to include all children and shall be documented.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6 and 17:407.40(A)(1).

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