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Lockdowns due to a school threat are now an alarming reality. During lock-downs, students are often stuck in classrooms for a few hours at a time with no access to food, water, or bathrooms. As a former teacher, I know this is not a good situation for kids and educators alike, but you can equip your child’s teacher with a survival kit. Follow this step-by-step guide to create a classroom emergency bucket.
There are plenty of reasons why a school might order a lockdown, and it’s not just the threat of violence that might cause kids to be stuck in a classroom. Natural disasters or a catastrophic weather event would also force the same scenario. This can also apply to churches with Sunday school rooms, places where scouts meet, homeschool co-op meeting facilities, along with any class or activity your child attends.
The Role of Emergency Buckets
The concept is simply to have vital, necessary supplies all together in one place for general emergencies that might require kids to stay put for a period of time. These kits offer a sense of security, reducing stress and anxiety for both students and teachers.
Choosing the Right Container
For most situations, you’ll begin with an inexpensive 5-gallon bucket with a lid. Purchase one at Lowe’s or Home Depot for about five dollars. A plastic bin with a tightly fitted lid works just as well, and since this will be for classroom use, choose your container based on the amount of storage space available. These are low-cost items, but if you’re on a tight budget, spread the word that you need a bucket or a bin (with lids), and you’re sure to get free donations.
Essential Supplies
The items put in the bucket would vary some depending on your location, but overall, the thought is to prepare for several people being in the same space for several hours.
Food and Water
The first items I would choose to put in the bucket would be food and water. An entire case of water may actually not fit in the bucket, but could be stored nearby in the classroom.
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