School Emergency Kits

Emergency Kits for School

Emergencies occur at school all the time. Besides external hazards and catastrophes, student accidents happen more frequently than we'd like. Being prepared with the right first aid, event management tools, and a plan to contain a hazardous situation is key to maneuvering through a traumatic event. Find quality emergency kits for school. 

Fish Hook in the Head

As a kid I remember an ambitious classmate who was always in trouble. He didn't have a very strong sense of restraint. 

One time at recess we were all horsing around and he started yelling and grabbing his head. He took his hand away from his baseball cap and it remained caved in toward his head. 

He had been messing around with the crowd and had a large fishing lure in his hat. Someone had hit him on the head and the hook pierced his scalp pinning the hat to his head.

He went in to the school nurse and she had the training to remove the hook and stitch him up.

The right gear and the right training made all the difference.

Many schools have required emergency plans and procedures - some are government mandated. For those that don't, now's a great time to take action. Start with the essentials and set a monthly budget to add what's needed. Don't forget to train everyone how to use the gear, you might be the one who benefits!

First Aid Cabinet - Large - Workplace - ANSI/OSHA

Large scale 1110 piece, 250 person first aid cabinet

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Trauma Kit - Large

Advanced First Aid Gear and Supplies

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School Emergency Kits

Every school should have some sort of emergency kit due to the number of kids on premises. Most schools can get away with minimal gear but should have first aid, food and water resources. 

Fire Suppression

A common type of school emergency is likely fire related. Whether it's a shorted wire, overused microwave, or faulty construction, too often fires are started at a school.

Be sure to have a fire extinguisher and evacuation plan in place.

Shut Off Tool

Some emergencies require the utilities to be shut off to avoid emergency escalation. For example, in an earthquake, shutting off the gas, water and electricity to a building might save lives.

Keep an emergency shutoff wrench on hand.

Tool Kits

Some emergencies are mechanical in nature. Wrenches, drivers, hammers, etc can make a quick repair.

Make sure to have spare tools on hand in an organized kit.

Flashlight/Headlamp

When the lights go out, navigating in the dark is miserable and can be dangerous. Be sure you have a flashlight or better yet a headlamp so you can see what you're doing. Also make sure you have working batteries or a crankable light so the batteries last for some time.

Ultra Bright Headlamp

Ultra bright, rechargeable 6000 lumen LED head lamp for hands free survival

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Rechargeable LED Headlamp 450 Lumens

Durable, rechargeable 450 lumen LED head lamp for hands free survival

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Hand Crank/Solar Rechargeable AM/FM/SW Radio, LED Flashlight, Power Bank - Rugged

Emergency hand crank/solar powered energy source, radio, LED flashlight

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Crank Flashlight

Rechargeable hand crank and solar powered LED flashlight for survival

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School First Aid Kits

Small injuries and illnesses are common at school. Handling cuts and scrapes or allergies, stomach problems, etc. should be easy first aid solutions. Every school should have a first aid kit and you should know how to use the supplies within. 

Some people will want more robust supplies in case of trauma in a working accident. Some kits come with a tourniquet, etc.

Here are the supplies we recommend for every first aid kit. You may need to add items to your kit if it's incomplete:

• Supplies
  • bandages
  • triangle bandage (for a sling)
  • antiseptic wipes
  • alcohol wipes
  • gauze
  • tweezers
  • More...
• Medications
  • allergy
  • Tylenol
  • Ibuprofen
  • Pepto Bismol
  • anti-nausea 
  • lip treatment
  • More...
• Toiletries
  • toilet paper
  • feminine hygiene products

Having the supplies is one thing, knowing how to use them is another. Be sure you get some first aid training to know how to treat your passengers.

Extra Emergency Gear for Your School 

You may need specialty gear for your school depending on the type of students on hand. However, there are some extra tools and gear you can have on hand that may minimize an accident or save lives.

Having connectors like duct tape, zip ties, etc can come in very handy. Go over your specific needs with your staff. You may consider:

• Extra toiletpaper
• Stored water 
• Radios (2-way and FM)
• Wool blankets
• Etc.

Portable 5-Gallon Water Container

Portable, durable 5 gallon water containers for potable water transport

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Stackable 5-Gallon Water Containers

Stackable, portable, durable 5 gallon water containers for potable water storage and transport

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Wise Food Storage 1 Month

Emergency dehydrated food storage for 1 month

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Mountain House Emergency Food Cans

Emergency dehydrated food storage for 60 Servings

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Check Your Gear

Take out your phone right now and schedule quarterly notifications to check your school gear and supplies. Here are the items you should check quarterly:

• make sure the first aid kit has been replenished and the supplies aren't out of date
• make sure tool kits and other gear is stowed and complete
• make sure water and food storages aren't out of date