Prepare a kit
ahead of time and put it in a convenient place in the room you have
selected to Shelter-In-Place. Make sure all school officials
know about the kit and where it is. To learn more download the
Shelter-in-Place Pamphlet (pdf).
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SUPPLIES |
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A
battery operated radio and extra batteries. |
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A
flashlight and extra batteries. |
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Flashlight Rechargeable:
Forever Light -
shake to charge -
The Forever Light Electronics brings you the last
flashlight you’ll ever need to buy ... and it never requires batteries or bulbs!
Just shake a few times and it gives you up to five minutes of continuous bright
light!
Optional -
see below. |
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Two-way
radios for internal communication with other staffs.
Remember:
Communication with the outside should be held to emergencies
within the SIP locations. These are open channels for monitoring
purposes, possibly to learn if it is safe to leave your shelter
location with students. These channels can be monitored by
all.
Optional -
see below. |
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Many potential terrorist
attacks could send tiny microscopic "junk" into the air. For
example, an explosion may release very fine debris that can
cause lung damage, as in the 911 bombing of the towers. These
masks are for controlling dust and/or smells to minimize
respiratory problems. |
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Toilet
tissue provided (If
your designated shelter does not have restroom facilities, a
bucket and sheet may be used. Be sure these items are added
along with toilet tissue if indicated.) |
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Plastic sheeting, scissors, and duct tape to
seal doors, windows, vents, inset cabinets, mirrors,
electrical outlets and switches, etc. Precut and label the
sheeting to save time to cover doors, windows, vents and
inset cabinets, mirrors, electrical outlets and switches, etc.
(Make sure you cut the plastic at least six inches larger
than openings so you can tape it to the wall or floor.) |
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A first
aid kit.
A
basic minimal kit is provided. Consider augmenting this kit with
additional supplies from you local hospital or clinics. |
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Towels and
washcloths. |
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Bottled water
and small cups are provided. Too much water
means more need for a restroom; dehydration, is a concern in any
crisis. Fill the gallon water container, provided, as
soon as possible from the building water supply and hang it from
the wall. This is not for drinking but washing
and wetting cloths.
Note
the expiration date printed on the bottled water and replace it
before that date. |
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Nonperishable,
sealed foods and snacks should be added to your SIP Kit and
rotated regularly by your Food Service Department. |
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List
of activities for students and staff (included).
Additional items might include magazines, books, and activities
to keep students occupied, provided by school. |
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Misc. Items
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Name tags,
notebooks, pens, markers, tape and caution tape. Student
records, provided by school. Crisis Plan "provided by school", (Keys
can help, if school does not have an effective plan) |