25-Student EMERGENCY RESPONSE Kit
Yes, all food and water in the kit are shelf-stable and designed to last several years without refrigeration. Yes, the contents are stored in weather-resistant bags, ensuring they remain protected and usable in various conditions. Most kits are lightweight and portable, typically weighing between 10 and 20 pounds depending on the contents. Kits should be stored in easily accessible locations, such as near classroom doors or in a central emergency supply room, where they can be quickly grabbed during an emergency. Some advanced kits may include hand-crank or battery-powered radios to receive emergency broadcasts and updates during a crisis.
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.
If you have comprehensive emergency kits that include emergency supplies, and can alert emergency responders, chances are, you'll be safe. Yes, classroom emergency kits are designed to be useful during various natural disasters, including earthquakes. Many emergency survival kits are designed to meet or exceed local and federal safety recommendations for school emergency preparedness. Many classroom emergency kits include emergency thermal blankets to provide warmth during cold conditions.
These are the items you put in your pockets and/or purse in the morning before you head out, or the things you (intentionally or unintentionally) leave in your bag day after day. You should have a go-bag for each member of your family, including for each of your children, if you have them, and older relatives. It’s great to have your home well set up in case you need to shelter in place, but that’s not always an option. Sometimes a catastrophic situation like a hurricane or wildfire means you have to leave your house. We can package the standard amount or custom quantities for you to affordably add them to your existing kits.
The bags or containers used for classroom emergency kits are typically made to be weather-resistant to protect the contents. Some kits can be customized to include additional supplies for students with special needs or disabilities, ensuring that all students feel supported and safe during emergencies. Student emergency kits are typically lightweight and come in small, portable bags or backpacks that are easy to carry. Some kits can be customized to include additional supplies for students with special needs, such as medical equipment or specific dietary items. Each kit is designed to provide enough food and water for each person to last for 72 hours, typically one gallon of water per day and sufficient calories from emergency food bars.