Disaster Resources

The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence. When providers are impacted by natural disasters and catastrophic events, the result can be detrimental to the communities they serve.

Fire and Public Safety Power Shutoff Help and Information

Please contact your local child care licensing regional office if your facility has been impacted by the fires in any way.

• Power Outage and Fire Recovery Resources
• Public Safety Power Shutoffs Resource Guide
• Public Safety Power Shutoffs and Wildfire Emergencies

The below link contains the most up to date information available for evacuations, shelters, and recovery efforts as a result of recent wildfires impacting Child Care Facilities across the state.
Disaster Help Center

Below are links to resources for Californians affected by fires:

• Plan to evacuate
• Cal Fire updates
• FEMA Disaster Assistance
• FEMA Outreach for Early Education Providers
• California Child Care Disaster Plan
• Fires; know your risk
• CDPH ash guidance in response to fires
• Guide for returning home after a fire
• AAP Wildfires Web Page
• AAP Talking to Children About Tragedies & Other News Events
• AAP How to Support Your Child's Resilience in a Time of Crisis
• AAP Responding to Children's Emotional Needs During Times of Crisis
• AAP Wildfires: Information for Parents
• Natural Disaster and Severe Weather
• Prepare for Wildfire
• Disaster Assistance
• Children and Disaster Information

HOW TO PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES & DISASTERS
A Step-by-Step Guide for California Child Care Providers
(Developed by the University of California San Francisco Child Care Health Program with funding from the California Department of Education)

Please be advised that the links directly below pertain to the 2018 Fires:

• PIN 11-18-CCLD: Regarding the Governor's Executive Order for Facilities Impacted by November 2018 Fires
• November 2018 Fires Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Official Website for Butte County/Camp Fire Response and Recovery
• Emergency Child Care Waiver Request
  For information on waivers granted during November 2018 Fires, contact your local regional office

Please be advised that the links directly below pertain to the October 2017 Fires:

• October 2017 Fires Help and Information Center
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Local Assistance for Sonoma County

Resources for Violent Situations

Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center: Responding to Potentially Violent Situations