School Emergency Kits
Why
Need a
School Emergency Kit? You can face a classroom emergency anytime.
We can divide school emergency situations into two categories.
Regular School Emergency
Let's
say you've got this surprise test or program that needs some art and crafts
kits. Maybe you've just hurt your legs badly, and there's no nurse. How about a
day when you're hungry but don't have food and emergency water?
Situations
like these, even though they are not violent or catastrophic, call for
emergency essentials. This is when you need some extra items.
Classroom Lockdown for Violence or Natural
disasters
Any
day the school might face a threat of imminent danger or violence. 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. If you have an aid kit that includes emergency supplies,
chances are, you'll be safe.
Regular School Emergency
Whether
it's a sudden school project, a medical issue, or you need some spare things
anyway, you can face your challenges like a pro if you've got some regular
emergency preparedness supplies.
Extra School Supplies
For
emergency school supplies, you might want to consider having the following
items with you.
- A spare
pencil, a sharpener, pencil lead
- A compact
stapler with extra staples
- Eraser
- Highlighter
- Flash-drive
- Post-it
notes
- A copy of
your schedule
Basic First-Aid Items
A
school always has a nurse. However, if you're not lucky, or let's say you just
got a small bruise or cut and you don't want anyone to help you, you can find
first aid kits pretty handy.
- Band-Aids
- Aspirin or
Ibuprofen
- Antacid
Tablets
- Antibiotic
Ointment
- Pads or
Tampons (In case you're a girl)
Don't Forget Hygiene Supplies
Got
yourself a bit messy somehow? Few touch-ups and Voila! You'll be good as new,
clean as ever. You don't need large amounts of supplies, No. Just have some
basic essentials like:
- Sanitizers
- Deodorant
- Gums or
breath mints
- Perfume,
body spray, cologne
- Chapstick
- Toothbrush
and some toothpicks
Emergency Water, Emergency Food and Snacks
When
you're hungry, you're hungry; that's it. At least that's what movies like 127
hours and Into the Wild teach you.
Be
wise. Have some dry food and snacks prepared and keep them with you as
emergency assistance. You can keep foods like
- Food bars
- Cakes
- Proper
supplies of water
- Chocolate
- Dried
Fruits
- Chocolates
- Cake
slices
Miscellaneous Items
Always
keep body doubles of the important items you forget to bring. These things can
be
- Extra
batteries for your phone
- Spare
phone charger
- Bobby pins
and hair ties (for girls)
- Extra
socks
- Some extra
cash and change
Violent and Catastrophic Emergency
Situation
Now,
let's say it's not your regular classroom emergency. Rather, some thugs trying
to take your whole school hostage or maybe some storm or catastrophic disaster
hit you in school hours. This time, you willneed some specific requirements in
your lockdown kits.
Personal Hygiene and Sanitation
- Wet Wipes
- Hand
sanitizer
- Toilet
bags with added chemicals
- Duct tape,
just in case you want to create privacy
Food and Water
- Emergency
Water bottle (at least 1 liter)
- Nutrition
bars
- Water
purification tablets
Light and Communication
- Emergency
light signal
- Survival
whistle
- Flashlight
- Radio
First Aid
- Bleeding
control kit
- Medical
tape
- Trauma and
gauze pads
- Antiseptic
wipes
- Latex-free
gloves
- Cotton
swabs
Phone Numbers (In Notebook)
- The
numbers of your parents (especially work numbers)
- Number of
your doctor
- Number of
your neighbor who can inform your parents about you
- Numbers of
your closest teachers
Wrapping Up!
That
was pretty much everything on school emergency kits. Keep one thing in mind,
though —you can make two types of kits for two different emergency situations.
Make sure you know which one to use when.
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