Schools, like homes and offices, are not disaster-proof. Over the years, we hear of news about perilous situations occurring in the school setting. Thus, emergency preparedness must also be observed by the school staff and students.

Each school is advised to have classroom survival kits that teachers and students can use to help keep them alive in case a disaster strikes. These kits were designed using advice from experts in the emergency preparedness industry. It follows guidelines given by government agencies and non-profit preparedness organizations.