The ER™ Safety Backpack contains items to support students and their teachers during an extended lockdown, shelter-in-place or evacuation order. The compact backpack includes supplies to fulfill a disaster victim's need for food, water, sanitation, shelter, communication, lighting, and first aid. The versatility of this kit's contents prepares students and teachers for both an active shooter lockdown or a natural disaster while in school or out on a field trip. This kit's portability makes it a practical addition to field trips, school outings, or bus tours.
In addition to classrooms or school buses, this kit makes a practical accessory for long-distance truck drivers and drivers of recreational vehicles.
This kit makes an excellent gift for the adventurer in your life!
Why do classrooms need survival kits?
School administrators cannot predict when or if a disaster will impact their school. The odds of a natural disaster occurring during school hours vary depending on where you live. On the West Coast, a large earthquake could knock out electricity and disrupt water lines leaving injured students in darkened buildings without potable water to drink.
Conversely, a Lockdown situation can happen at any time, forcing students and staff to shelter-in-place for hours or more without food, water, or a bathroom.
Failure to maintain adequate safety standards could open administrators up to liability if losses or injuries occur due to a facility's lack of preparation. The simple addition of basic survival supplies ensures the employees and students under your protection have the supplies needed to turn an already dire situation into a survivable situation.
Reference the ER™ School Preparedness Guide or Vehicle Preparedness Guide for more detailed information.
