Earthquake Survival Kits
Southern California is an area in which earthquakes are a fact of life. In order to prepare for and to better cope with the possibility of an earthquake, we practice safety drills in the classroom.
Each student is required to provide a personal earthquake survival kit, which must be received on or before the first day of school. The kits should be labeled with the student’s name and the date made. We will store them in an area which will be easily accessible in the event of an emergency. At the end of the school year, unused kits will be returned upon request.
Recommended Supplies for Earthquake Kit
The following supplies are recommended for an individual earthquake kit for school, home, office, and car. This kit contains the essentials necessary to sustain life. You are encouraged to add to this list as you desire and are able.
Place these items in a gallon size Ziploc bag labeled with your child’s name and date:
- One bottle of water
- One can of soup
- Small boxes or cans of juice
- Small box of cereal (individual size)
- Family photo and or parent letter
- Packages of granola bars or snack crackers
- Can of food (tuna, meat, fruit etc. w/pop top lid)
- Small package moist towelettes or wipes
- Small poncho, purse size or a 33-gallon garbage bag
- Small pack of tissues