Why Classroom Go Bags Matter
Classroom Go Bags support fast, organized response during emergencies where staff and students may need to leave the room quickly or relocate to another area. Unlike shelter-in-place kits, these portable emergency backpacks and rolling bags are designed to be carried during evacuations, reunification procedures, off-site staging, or movements directed by school safety teams.
These kits are commonly used in emergency planning for public school districts, charter networks, private and religious schools, and early childhood programs. PTA and PTO groups also frequently sponsor purchases as part of school safety improvement initiatives.
Many school safety and emergency response protocols—whether based on Standard Response Protocol (SRP™), ALICE®, Run-Hide-Fight®, or district-specific procedures—recommend that staff have a portable kit available with essential supplies, student information, accountability tools, and basic emergency resources to support continuity and communication during response actions.
These kits complement classroom shelter-in-place supplies by providing a mobile resource that supports evacuation, reunification, or quick-movement scenarios, ensuring classrooms are prepared for multiple emergency types—not just lockdowns.
FAQ
How are classroom go bags different from lockdown kits?
Lockdown kits support shelter-in-place inside the classroom. Go bags are designed to be carried during evacuations, relocations, or reunification procedures, providing supplies that remain accessible while moving.
Do schools need both?
Many districts use both since they support different emergency scenarios. Go bags ensure supplies travel with the class, while shelter-in-place kits support situations where movement is restricted.
How many bags does a school typically purchase?
Most schools place one go bag in each classroom or instructional space so every teacher has access to critical emergency resources regardless of location.
Are the contents customizable?
Yes. Kits can be customized to meet district procedures, grade levels, reunification processes, or emergency operations plans (EOP). District labeling with school logo, hang tags and documentation inserts are also available.
Who typically purchases these kits?
Purchasing is commonly handled by school safety officers, emergency preparedness teams, facilities departments, or district procurement. PTA/PTO groups also frequently fund classroom-level rollout.
Do you accept purchase orders and provide volume pricing?
Yes. Purchase orders are accepted, bulk pricing is available, and tax-exempt purchasing is supported for eligible institutions. Formal quotes, W-9s, and vendor paperwork are available upon request.
Trusted School Emergency Supplier
More Prepared supports emergency preparedness programs for public, private, and charter schools nationwide, including Los Angeles Unified School District, Chino Valley Unified School District, Albuquerque Public Schools, the University of Washington, and school districts and educational institutions across the country. We work with superintendents, risk managers, safety officers, facilities departments, and district procurement teams to standardize emergency kits across classrooms and campuses.
Request a Quote for Single or Multi-Site Deployments
Quotes can be prepared for individual schools or districtwide rollouts with clear quantities, per-classroom pricing, and replenishment planning to support funding requests and board approvals.
Contract Vehicles & Purchasing Options
- GSA MAS Schedule
- EPCNT
- CTPA
- CMAS (California Multiple Award Schedule)
- LAUSD Approved Vendor
- Cooperative purchasing available
- Purchase orders accepted
- Tax-exempt orders accepted
- W-9, COI, and SAM.gov registration available upon request
