Document Citation: 40 TAC § 747.5003

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TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 19. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 747. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-CARE HOMES
SUBCHAPTER W. FIRE SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PRACTICES
DIVISION 2. EMERGEN

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:

§ 747.5003. What must my emergency preparedness plan include?

Your emergency preparedness plan must include written procedures for:

(1) Evacuation, including:

(A) That in an emergency, your first responsibility is to move the children to a designated safe area or alternate shelter known to all household members, caregivers, and volunteers;

(B) How children will be relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter;

(C) An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram as outlined in § 747.5007 of this title (relating to Must I have an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram?);

(D) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the home you will use as needed; and

(E) How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.

(2) Communication, including:

(A) The emergency telephone number that is on file with us;

(B) How you will communicate with local authorities (such as fire, law enforcement, emergency medical services, health department), parents, and us; and

(3) How you will evacuate with the essential documentation including:

(A) Parent and emergency contact telephone numbers for each child in care;

(B) Authorization for emergency care for each child in care; and

(C) The attendance record information for children in care at the time of the emergency.