Conducting vulnerability assessments is an important firsts step in identifying hazards within and around your child care facility. There should be an established protocol Additionally, during the facility’s vulnerability assessment, it vital that all potential hazards that are identified must be documented.

Sample Assessment Tool

Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center

• Sample vulnerability assessment checklists from the REMS TA Center
  • Sample Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet from the Wayne County, MI Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) 
  • School Safety/Security/Vulnerability – Assessment Tool from the Lodi Unified School District
  • School Safety & Security Assessment Tool from the City of Waterbury, CT