How to Set up a School Safety Plan
05 Oct 2017
Emergencies happen when you least expect them. Its always better to be prepared and not need anything, than to be caught unaware when disaster strikes. Children spend most of their time at school so it's safe to assume they have a high chance of encountering some kind of emergency while at school. The more prepared and educated our children are the less scared they will be.
Backpack Readiness
A backpack makes a perfect go bag so why not have your child's school bag packed and ready just in case. If you make home lunches put that in their bag so if they get suck in the classroom they'll have something to eat. Pack a water bottle and a snack. This will help them stay focused in class as well as during an emergency. Depending on where you live the school year might be cold, its a good idea to pack a jacket classrooms can be cold or the power might go out. Panic comes naturally during a disaster, packing your child's favorite toy can help them stay calm. No one wants to think about a school shooting, but they happen at an alarming rate. There are a variety of bulletproof backpacks on the market. Tuffy Packs offers a bulletproof shield that is lightweight and can insert into any backpack, so they can still have the fun animal bags with safety in mind. Many school shooting victims were shot as they ran away, a bulletproof backpack just might save your child's life.
- Water bottle
- Lunch or snacks
- Jacket
- Favorite toy or comfort item
- Picture of your family with a comforting note on the back
- Bulletproof shield
- Water
- Snacks
- Emergency toilet bucket
- Blankets
- Phone to make calls or a walkie-talkie to keep in touch with other areas of the school