A disaster can strike at any moment and often without warning; it is essential that childcare providers be prepared. By preparing for a disaster in advance, you can ensure that the children in your care are safe and that you are able to focus on their immediate needs. Learn how you can take steps to be prepared and to help immediate needs. Learn how you can take steps to be prepared and to help the children in your care know what to expect, how to react, and most important, that an adult is there to help them through the event.