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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 13A.16.10.01" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="10" heading="Emergency Safety Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Emergency and Disaster Plan.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At least one center employee shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Complete emergency preparedness training that is approved by the office; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>As part of the approved emergency preparedness training, prepare a written emergency and disaster plan for the center.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The operator shall maintain the emergency and disaster plan prepared in accordance with §A(1)(b) of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The emergency and disaster plan shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Establish procedures for:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Evacuating the center, including an evacuation route;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Relocating staff and children to a designated safe site;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Sheltering in place in the event that evacuation is not feasible;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Notifying parents of children in care; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Addressing the individual needs of children, including children with special needs;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Contain:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The name of, and contact information for the local emergency operations center;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Assignment of staff responsibilities during an emergency or disaster;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>A list of local emergency services numbers; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>The radio station call sign and frequency for the local Emergency Alert System;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Be practiced by staff and children at least:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Once per month for fire evacuation; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Twice per year for other emergency and disaster situations; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Be updated at least annually.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A copy of the emergency escape route floor plan shall be posted in each area and room in the center.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Each employee shall be oriented to the contents of the written emergency and disaster plan required at §A(2) of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>In the event of a declared emergency, the operator shall be prepared to respond as directed by the local emergency management agency through sources of public information.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>During an emergency evacuation or practice, a staff member shall take attendance records out of the center and determine the presence of each child currently in attendance.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the child care center is included within a comprehensive emergency and disaster plan, the center operator shall ensure that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The comprehensive plan contents meet all emergency and disaster plan requirements set forth at §A(2)(a) and (b) of this regulation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A copy of the comprehensive plan is available to all staff.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An operator shall post, immediately accessible to each telephone in the center, a notice stating the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>9-1-1 emergency telephone number to summon fire, police, and rescue services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Center's name, address, and telephone number;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Telephone number of the protective services unit of the local department of social services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Telephone number of a poison control center;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Name and telephone number of the local health department or a physician to consult about issues regarding health and illnesses;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Name and telephone number of the available adult as required by COMAR 13A.16.08.02D(3); and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Telephone number of the office.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>