It surprised me to learn that a couple of my nephews started school on Wednesday.  That seems awfully early to me.  Where did the summer go?  Regardless of when your children are going to school, you should investigate how well your family and the school are each prepared in the event of a major emergency.

You’ll want to check your child’s school Web site or call the school office to request a copy of the school’s emergency plan.  Then keep a copy at home and work or other places where you spend a lot of your time.  Make sure the school’s plan is incorporated into your family’s emergency plan.

This would also be a good time to learn about the disaster plans at your place of work.  How well prepared are you in the event of an emergency while you’re at work and your child is at school?

A really neat kit idea is the One Person Economy Lunchbox Survival Kit from QuakeKare.  Here’s a list of its contents.

 (1) ER Food Bars - U.S. Coast Guard approved. 3 day supply for 1 person, 5 Year Shelf-life.

(3) Water Boxes w/ Straws - U.S. Coast Guard approved. 3 day supply for 1 person, 5 Year Shelf-life.

(1) Thermal Blankets - Designed by NASA to retain body heat! Lightweight and compact. Fits in your pocket!

(10) Water Purification Tablets - To purify unsanitary water. One tablet purifies one liter of water.

(1) Lightsticks - 12 hours of bright green light at the snap of a finger! 4 year shelf life formula.

(1) 33-piece First Aid Kit - Comprehensive first aid kit in plastic case. Lightweight and compact.

(1) Tissue Packs - Help maintain sanitary conditions. Multi-task sheet.

(1) Dust Masks - Prevents dust and germ inhalation. Reduces risk of inhaling toxins.

(1) Pair Vinyl Gloves (in 1st aid kit) - Protects hands from infection. Maintains sanitary conditions.

All of the above is packaged in a lunchbox style container.  That makes it easy to store.  QuakeKare offers quantity discounts so your school or office can order as many as they need.

To find out more about the discounts or to order your own personal lunchbox survival kit, click on the quakeKare Logo, then go to the School Kits category near the top of the left sidebar on their home page.  You'll see a page with several choices.  Click on the picture of the 1 Person Economy Lunchbox Survival Kit. 

Add this kit to your child’s school supplies and be ready for the unexpected.  Get one for that college bound student, too.