School Emergency Kits
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School Emergency Kits are the most important way schools can be prepared for lockdown situations. This includes everything from food and water to first aid and hygiene. They also allow teachers to be self-sufficient in case students or others are unable to leave the classroom.
In the event of an evacuation or incident that forces students to shelter in place, every classroom and school should have a go kit with supplies to last for 24 hours. The safety team should select the right kit for each school based on its population, climate, facilities and resources. The school’s emergency plan should clearly delegate responsibilities for stocking and replenishing these kits. Source
Each kit contains supplies that supply warmth, shelter, communication, light and hygiene. Some of the most critical items include a dust mask to protect against contaminated air, water bottles that can be used as drinking and cleaning containers and a flashlight with batteries that will last for a long time. There’s also a first aid kit that includes bandages and adhesive tape for minor injuries and a whistle to get the attention of students or sound a location beacon in the event of an evacuation.
Planning for the Worst: How to Create a Comprehensive School Emergency Kit
Each kit is stored in a comfortable backpack with adjustable back straps and carry handle. The Go-Kit+ Bleed Control Version adds a 22 piece trauma pack with tourniquet to enable teachers and students to stop excessive blood flow. It is available to affordably enhance any standard Go-Kit.
