SCHOOL EMERGENCY KITS

School is quite the hot button topic right now, but regardless of feelings all our kids will be returning to school in one capacity or another and we need to make sure they are prepared. Why exactly do you need a school emergency kit? Essentially it is a way for your kid to have some useful and comforting things with them should an emergency arise while they are at school and it takes a while before you can get to them. 

    Here are a couple of questions you should consider before buying the stuff and packing it up all nice and neat.
1. Where is your kid going to keep it at school? They will need easy access to it, so try to keep it small-no bigger than a pencil bag or box. They should be able to keep it either in their desk cubby, locker, or backpack.
2. What items are allowed at school? Make sure you know the school's policy on certain items before packing them. Even some seemingly harmless items might be banned.
   With all of this in mind here are some good things to consider packing in your kid(s) school emergency kits:

High-calorie snacks

Water pouches or a water bottle
Flashlight/Glowstick
Whistle/Emergency whistle (has compass and little storage area)
Disposable gloves
Bandana
Tiny notebook and pen
Lighter (if allowed)
Pocket-knife (if allowed)
Tissues and/or wet wipes
Hand sanitizer
Feminine products (for girls only)
Poncho
Hand warmers
Extra face mask
Small solar charger
Emergency blanket
Pair of socks and underwear
Pictures of child and family
Contact information for child
In case of emergency contact information for relatives(grandparents, aunts, uncles)
Instructions for child of what to do in an emergency
Note/letter of comfort
Something spiritually uplifting-like a favorite scripture or quote