Fire and Earthquake Safety and Emergency Procedures

Fire and Earthquake Drill and Disasters

PCCandP has defined earthquake and disaster evacuation plans.  Fire and Earthquake drills are performed on a monthly basis

If we need to evacuate the building due to an earthquake or natural disaster the children will be moved to an approved Red Cross location and parents will be notified. 

After an earthquake please call the day care and listen to the answering machine.  If the phone is not answered please come to the center and there will be a note posted on the front doors or at the northwest entrance to the parking lot.

Emergency Procedures
Here at PCCandP we feel that you can never be too cautious when caring for children. We have worked with the Washington State Health Department, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, FEMA and the Red Cross to develop an extensive Emergency Manual to assist us in all natural disasters and crime prevention. Every staff member is well-trained in all emergency procedures and we routinely have fire, earthquake, biohazard and lockdown drills to prepare the staff and children for disasters. Every classroom has an Emergency Curriculum kit that includes children’s phone numbers, food, water, and special activities designed to calm and entertain the children and a first aid kit. 

Precious Child Care & Preschool is located immediately adjacent to a Lynnwood Fire Station and has quick access to EMT care in case of any unforseen emergencies. The firefighters also provide field trips to the daycare so the children can look at the equipment and build trust in emergency professionals.

Closures

We will be closed when the road conditions are unsafe or if the power is out. If the weather seems severe or if Edmonds School District is closed there is a good chance we will also need to remain closed.

Please call the center before coming.  If the answering machine does not pick up we are closed due to a power outage.  If it does answer, please listen to the message for further instructions.  Please remember that we are located in a convergence zone and the weather may be worse here than in other areas.

We strive to remain open even in severe weather and we always contact our staff first to see if they are able to make it into the center. If we can get staff here than we will be open. However, the safety of our families and staff comes first.

If we close during the day due to a power outage, severe storm or a natural disaster we will call and ask you to pick up your child as soon as possible.  If severe weather conditions prevent you from reaching the center to pick up your child, we will care for them until you arrive.  Please make arrangements with a neighbor, family friend or relative to be on stand-by in case of emergencies.

Fire Safety Tips for Parents to Know

Have you ever wondered what you would do if there were a fire in your home? Here are some important prevention and safety tips to teach your children.

1. Don't touch radiators or heaters. Ask a grown-up to turn a heater on or off for you. Don't stand too close to a fireplace or wood stove, either.
2. Don't play with electrical cords. And don't stick anything into an electrical socket.
3. Don't play around in the kitchen. If you want to cook something, be sure to check with a grown-up first.
4. Don't put anything over a lamp. Things thrown over a lamp (like blankets or clothing) could catch fire.

1. Make an escape plan. Work with your family to plan how to get out of your home if there is a fire.
2. Plan two ways out of every room. The first way out should be a door.
3. Choose a meeting place. Pick a safe and easy-to-remember spot outside your home where you will meet your family after you get out.
4. Practice! Every escape path needs to be planned and practiced with grown-ups.
5. Test smoke alarms. Help grown-ups remember to test smoke alarms monthly and to put in new batteries twice a year when the clocks change.

If there is a fire:

1. Get out fast! When you hear the loud beep of the smoke alarm, get out of the house. Never hide or take time to grab your belongings or pets.
2. Follow your escape plan. After all, you've been practicing!
3. Feel a door before you open it. If it is hot, there may be fire on the other side. Try to get out another way.
4. Stay low to the floor. Since smoke rises, the safest air for breathing is down low.
5. Call 9-1-1 or the fire department. Be sure to do this after you get out of the house. Remember: Only call 9-1-1 if there is a real emergency.
6. Stay out! Once you're out, stay out. Don't go back for anything!

Stop, Drop, and Roll. If your clothing catches fire, remember to stop where you are and drop to the ground. Cover your face and mouth with your hands, and roll over and over until the flames are out.