Violence, lock downs, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and terrorist attacks are disruptive and frightening. But when disasters strike the anxiety for providers of child care and parents whose children may be across town and out of communication is heightened. The best time to think about how to handle a crisis is now. Tune in as we provide some practical tips on what providers and parents should do to prepare for the unthinkable.

Beverly Schmalzried, Ph.D. is a professor at Milligan College, Tennessee teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education and serves as Director of Teacher Certification. She is also the Senior Strategic Advisor at the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies advising NACCRRA on policy issues.