Classroom Emergency Kits
Yes, thermal emergency blankets are typically included to provide warmth during cold conditions or power outages. Yes, kits typically include basic first aid items such as bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, and other supplies for treating minor injuries. Some kits include whistles or other signaling devices to help communicate in case of an emergency. Kits are often designed to support an entire classroom, typically around 20 to 30 students and one or two teachers. Yes, basic sanitation supplies such as tissues, hand sanitizer, and wet wipes are usually included.
Some kits include a flashlight, light sticks, glow sticks or other portable light sources to help students navigate in the dark. Additionally, a solar charger can be included to keep communication devices powered. Yes, some kits can be customized to include specific items like medications, allergy-friendly foods, or additional supplies tailored to individual student needs. Schools should adapt their emergency kits to include specific items for students with disabilities, such as medications, specialized equipment, or communication aids. Yes, these kits are designed for both sheltering in place and evacuation, providing essential supplies for either situation.
School emergency kits are available in various sizes and can typically support an entire classroom, ranging from 20 to 30 students. Yes, the kits are designed to support both students and teachers or other staff members in the classroom. Emergency food bars or non-perishable food items are included, typically providing enough calories to sustain students and staff for several days. Most kits include flashlights or light sticks to help provide illumination during power outages or in dark conditions. It’s recommended to check the kits at least once a year and replace expired items such as food, water, and batteries.
Non-perishable items like blankets and first aid supplies can last indefinitely, but food, water, and batteries need to be replaced every few years. After an emergency, the kit should be restocked and any used or expired items should be replaced to maintain readiness. There were lots of active shooters or outside intruder scenarios in the past, right? Don't forget Natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, tornados, and floods, or even extreme storms. Dozens of useful tools that might otherwise take up too much space have been smartly edited into a handful of multi-functional workhorses. The axe, for example, has 15 tools in one including a hammer, wire cutters, pliers, a saw, a bottle opener and a fish descaler, to name a few.