School Emergency Kits are designed to keep students, teachers, and staff safe during earthquakes, lockdowns, evacuations, and extended shelter-in-place situations. Our kits follow FEMA, Department of Education, and Red Cross preparedness guidelines to ensure classrooms have the essential supplies needed for fast, organized response.
More Prepared offers a wide range of school emergency solutions, including classroom emergency kits, student kits, teacher response kits, lockdown kits, reunification kits, and large-capacity safety supplies for entire campuses. Each kit is equipped with long-shelf-life drinking water, 72-hour food rations, first aid supplies, communication tools, lighting, sanitation materials, and protective gear tailored to school environments.
Our classroom kits support up to 30 students, while our teacher emergency backpacks offer portability and quick-access tools for leading a classroom through an emergency. We also offer student comfort kits and individual grab-and-go bags for evacuations. Schools may also add earthquake-specific supplies, trauma kits, or bulk safety equipment depending on their emergency action plans.
Every school emergency kit is assembled by the More Prepared team in our California facility, trusted by hundreds of schools, districts, charter organizations, and early childhood centers nationwide. Supplies are selected for durability, compliance, and ease of use during real-world incidents. Whether you need kits for a single classroom or an entire district, our solutions support safer campuses and faster emergency readiness.
FAQ
What should be included in a school emergency kit?
A school emergency kit should contain drinking water, 72-hour food rations, first aid supplies, lighting, communication tools, sanitation items, gloves, masks, emergency blankets, and basic tools. Classroom kits typically support 25–30 students, while teacher kits include portable response items.
How many emergency kits does a school need?
Most schools maintain one emergency kit per classroom, plus additional kits for offices, cafeterias, gyms, playgrounds, and specialty classrooms. Many districts also keep central supply caches for large-scale events. Staff should also have access to portable teacher or administrator kits.
What emergencies do school kits prepare for?
School emergency kits are designed for earthquakes, lockdowns, shelter-in-place events, evacuations, power outages, severe weather, and reunification procedures. Supplies support both immediate response and survival needs for up to 72 hours.
How long does water and food last in school emergency kits?
Most school kits include U.S. Coast Guard–approved water and food rations with a 5-year shelf life. First aid items and tools do not expire, but kits should be reviewed annually to update expiring items and replenish missing supplies.
What is the difference between a classroom kit and a teacher kit?
A classroom kit contains group supplies for all students in the room, while a teacher kit is a portable backpack designed for rapid evacuation and command. Classroom kits focus on shelter-in-place support, while teacher kits emphasize mobility and leadership tools.
Do schools need lockdown-specific kits?
Yes, lockdown emergencies require specialized supplies such as privacy materials, sanitation bags, communication tools, light sticks, and distraction devices. Many districts maintain both earthquake kits and lockdown kits to handle different emergency scenarios.
Can school kits be customized?
Absolutely. Schools can customize kits to meet district policies, student needs, staff roles, and local hazards. More Prepared frequently creates custom kits for early education, special needs programs, charter schools, large districts, and administrative offices.
How should schools store emergency kits?
Classroom kits are typically stored in closets or cabinets easily accessed by teachers. Teacher or admin kits should be placed near exits for quick evacuation. Bulk supplies should be stored in a central, climate-controlled location.
Are your school emergency kits used by districts?
Yes, More Prepared supplies emergency kits to public, private, and charter schools nationwide. Our kits are trusted by districts, universities, early childhood centers, and large educational organizations.
