Student Emergency Kits are an essential part of any school’s safety plan to help students and teachers stay safe and prepared for emergencies or natural disasters. These compact kits for one person provide survival supplies including water, food, light, warmth and communication tools needed to support students during a severe situation or evacuation. They are designed to fit in a student’s backpack so they can be easily taken with them during an emergency. Go here
Safety On-the-Go: Portable Student Emergency Kits
Unlike most emergency survival kits, these are filled with high-quality products that have been thoroughly tested and meet the recommendations of survival experts. They are also resealable and have a five-year shelf life, making them the perfect addition to any classroom or locker. Each kit includes two 400 calorie, nut-free Millennium energy bars and 3 4oz water pouches. The Mylar blanket helps keep students warm by reflecting body heat and the emergency light stick can be used to signal for help when the lights go out.
To complement the kits, schools should have an emergency kit checklist in place to delegate responsibilities for restocking and replenishing items as necessary. It is also important to educate students about the importance of being prepared in an age-appropriate way to help them better understand what to do in a crisis. This may include discussing the possibility of a lockdown or disaster and what they should do to stay safe. This is a great way to foster a sense of responsibility and confidence in students.
