Haw. Code R. § 17-891.2-66

Current through September, 2024

Section 17-891.2-66 - Disaster plan for emergencies

(a) Each child care facility shall have a written disaster plan to cover emergencies such as fire, flood, or natural disaster or other emergencies, and the plan shall be posted in a prominent place in the facility.

(b) The plan shall be practiced at regular intervals and include written procedures for:

(1) Evacuation;

(2) Relocation of the child care facility if facility becomes uninhabitable, or if the facility is ordered to evacuate;

(3) Sheltering in place at the child care facility;

(4) Lock-down of the child care facility;

(5) Communication and reunification with families during and after an emergency;

(6) Continuity of operations during and after an emergency;

(7) Accommodation of children, including infants and toddlers during an emergency;

(8) Providing for the needs of children with disabilities and children with special needs during an emergency; and

(9) Providing for the needs of children with chronic medical conditions during an emergency.

(c) Each child care facility shall provide emergency preparedness training to staff members.

(d) The facility shall complete practice drills for the various emergency situations at regular intervals, or whenever a new procedure has been added. A log of the practice drills shall be maintained and made readily available for inspection by the department.

(e) Monthly fire drills shall be conducted and a written fire drill log shall be maintained and made readily available for inspection by the department.

(f) Emergency evacuation exits are kept clear of obstructions.

(g) Each child care facility shall install an underwriters laboratory listed fire warning device or system in each stairway or hall in the facility.

(h) There shall be an unexpired ABC multipurpose type fire extinguisher in the child care area.

(i) Parents or guardians shall be informed of the disaster plans at the time of enrollment.

(j) The provider shall notify the department within one working day when an emergency resulted in the evacuation, relocation, shelter in place, and lock-down of the facility.

Haw. Code R. § 17-891.2-66

[Eff 9/22/2023] (Auth: HRS §346-172) (Imp: HRS §346-172; 42 U.S.C. §§ 2002, 2005, 9833)