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Preparing for Emergencies: Creating a Kit

Virtual Lab School School-Age Safe Environments Lesson 8 Explore Preparing for Emergencies: Creating a Kit
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Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. It is important to be prepared. Answer the targeted questions to help you create your emergency kit. Use the Preparing Your Emergency Kit list found in the Apply section, to help you think about what may be needed. Share your responses with your administrator or coach.

What items might you like to have in your emergency kit if:

  1. Children have to shelter in place for 2-3 hours for a tornado warning?

    1. What will staff need in the kit?
      Food, water, flashlight, weather radio, first aid kit, extra batteries, medications, emergency medications, cell phone with charger, emergency blanket, copies of emergency documents (contact information), class roster.
       
    2. What will children need in the kit?
      Food, water, colored pencils, crayons and paper, emergency contact information, emergency medications, hygiene items.
       
    3. Where should the kit be located in your classroom or program?
      This will depend on your program and classroom. Talk to your coach, trainer, or administrator if you are unsure.
       

  2. You have to evacuate the building due to a fire?

    1. What will staff need in the kit?
      Class roster, water, food, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, emergency medications, copies of emergency documents (contact information), copy of emergency plan (meet-up locations), and blanket.
       
    2. What will children need in the kit?
      Food, water, colored pencils, crayons and paper, emergency contact information, emergency medications, hygiene items, perhaps a few pieces of warm clothes.
       
    3. Where should the kit be located in your classroom or program?
      This will depend on your program and classroom. Talk to your coach, trainer, or administrator if you are unsure.
       

  3. Your program is put on lockdown during a field trip, and you cannot re-enter your facility?

    1. What will staff need in the kit?
      Emergency contact information, first aid kit, emergency medications, emergency plan (meet-up locations and alternative facilities), cell phone with charger, extra cash, maps of area, emergency blanket.
       
    2. What will children need in the kit?
      Snacks, water, games, or activities.
       
    3. Where should the kit be located in your classroom or program?
      This will depend on your program and classroom. Talk to your coach, trainer, or administrator if you are unsure.