Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR)

The goal of EPR training for early educators is to provide information, knowledge, and tools to prepare for many types of emergencies. ** For Lincoln and Gaston Providers Only ** In Person Training: Gaston County Social Services Auditorium Tuesday November 3, 2026 5:30pm - 8:30pm (Training will start promptly at 6:00pm) The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Child Care 3 DCDEE Contact Hours Tara Knight, Child Care Health Consultant, Gaston County [email protected] & Ashlyn Wadsworth, Child Care Health Consultant, Gaston County [email protected] The Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) in Child Care Training provides early educators with information and tools to prepare for many types of emergencies. EPR addresses NC Child Care Rules on emergency preparedness, current best practice recommendations, and guidance on completing the online EPR Plan. The EPR Plan template can be found on the North Carolina Emergency Management website. The goal of EPR training for early educators is to provide early educators with the information, knowledge, and tools to prepare them for many types of emergencies and to complete and submit the EPR plan for their facility.