Current through Reg. 49, No. 49; December 6, 2024
Section 749.2907 - What disaster and emergency plans must each foster home have?(a) Each foster home must have written plans and procedures for handling potential disasters and emergencies, such as fire, severe weather emergencies, and transportation emergencies. Each plan must include: (1) Procedures for relocating children to a designated safe area or alternate shelter including specific procedures for evacuating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairment, or a medical condition that requires assistance; and(2) How you will ensure medications and equipment will be made available to children with special needs or medical conditions.(b) Foster parents and caregivers must know the procedures for meeting disasters and emergencies, including evacuation procedures, supervision of the children, and contacting emergency help.26 Tex. Admin. Code § 749.2907
The provisions of this §749.2907 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective June 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 3730; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909