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practice. ii. Receiving training on how to prevent shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma; iii. Recognizing the potential signs and symptoms of shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma; iv. Learning strategies for coping with a crying, fussing or distraught Child; and v. Learning the development and vulnerabilities of the brain in infancy and early childhood. g. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event must also include procedures for evacuation; relocation; shelter‐in‐place and lockdown; staff and volunteer training and practice drills; communications and reunification with families; continuity of operations; and accommodations for Infants and Toddlers, Children with disabilities, and Children with chronic medical conditions: standard is defined as every Child Care Facility needs a written plan for emergencies. Every person who works in a Child Care Facility, Family Child Care, or License-Exempt Provider (other than a Relative Child Care Provider), every early care and education (ECE) professional, should know his or her role in emergency situations, and how to follow the plan to keep Children and adults safe if an emergency occurs. A written emergency preparedness plan should include step-by-step procedures for evacuation, relocation, shelter-in- place, lockdown, communication and reunification with families, and planning for vulnerable Children; h. Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants is defined as any material that either contains poison or is poisonous and possibly can cause serious problems or even death, or blood, body fluids or excretions that may spread infectious disease. Exposure can take place through inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion. i. When not in use, all hazardous materials should be stored in the original container in a locked cabinet or room that has a Child- resistant lock and is not accessible to Children. ii. Chemicals should be stored separately from food and medications. All hazardous materials should be used per the manufacturer’s instructions on the label. Pesticides and other chemicals should not be used when Children are present.