Specific licensing requirements for emergency planning and response

Schools - Per Ohio Revised Code 3313.536 schools must develop a safety plan that includes a protocol for addressing serious threats and responding to any emergency events. The plan must be developed with input from local law enforcement, parents, teachers and staff.

Child day care – Child care centers in Cuyahoga County are licensed by the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (JFS) under ORC 3301.52-3301.59 and OAC 3301-37-02. Child care centers must complete a medical, dental and general emergency plan that shall be posted, readily in view, by each telephone and in each classroom, and other spaces used by the children.

Adult day care – Per Ohio Administrative Code Ann. 173-3-06.1 these facilities must have an emergency plan and review it annually.