Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 430.000 - Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children (State Sanitary Code, Chapter IV)
Section 430.210 - Plans Required to Deal with Natural Disasters or Other Emergencies (Residential and Day Camps)
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
The operator of each residential camp and each day camp shall develop written contingency plans and related procedures dealing with circumstances such as natural disasters, disease outbreaks, and other emergencies and shall develop a written fire evacuation plan. All staff shall be trained in the procedures contained in these plans.
(A) Fire Drills. Fire drills shall be held within the first 24 hours of the beginning of each camping session. The fire evacuation plan shall be in writing and approved by the local fire department. The plan shall indicate the frequency of fire drills to be held during the camping season.
(B) Disaster/Emergency Plans. Each camp shall have at the campsite written disaster/ emergency plans in accordance with American Camp Association Standard Accreditation Process Guide. All campers and staff shall be advised of the procedures contained in the plan. Arrangements for transporting individuals from the camp to emergency or other facilities shall be included in the plan.
(C) Lost Camper and Swimmers Plan. Written lost camper and lost swimmer plans shall be formulated and kept on file.
(D) Traffic Control. A written plan relating to the control of the movement of vehicular traffic through the camp shall be on file.
(E) Disease Outbreak Response Plans. Camps must develop plans to prepare for and respond to disease outbreaks including, but not limited to, alternative staffing plans, isolation and quarantine space, and disease reporting requirements.
