Facilities Guidance
Log Number: ACF-OHS-IM-24-04 | Issuance Date: 10-21-2024
Facilities Planning
A program's physical environment is crucial for providing quality services. With these resources, learn to develop systems for maintaining and scheduling repairs for facilities and create conducive learning environments. Discover how to establish resilient facilities and emergency response systems for natural disasters.
Explore budgeting sources, safety guidelines, and regulations for purchasing, constructing, or renovating a Head Start facility.
Practice Disaster Response Drills
Learn about the protocols and regular drills programs can practice now to help them prepare for a natural disaster.
Adhere to Federal, State, and Local Regulations
Learn about the federal, state, and local regulations that programs should consider as they prepare their facilities for natural disasters.
Recover from a Natural Disaster
Learn how to respond efficiently and restore program services in the aftermath of a natural disaster.
Prepare Your Facility for a Tornado
Learn how to prepare your facility to withstand the impact of a tornado.
Prepare Your Facility for a Hurricane
Learn how to prepare your facility to withstand the impact of a hurricane.
Collect Resources and Assess Facility Vulnerabilities
Explore key resources that can help Head Start programs assess their facility’s strengths and vulnerabilities.
Anticipate and Mitigate Natural Disaster Risks
Learn how to anticipate the most likely natural disasters and how facilities planning can help you mitigate risks to the children and staff in your program.
Preparing Head Start Facilities for Natural Disasters
Learn how to create a customized disaster management plan that addresses your facility’s specific needs.
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Mindset
Learn about the need to develop and maintain resilient Head Start facilities.