Emergency Items For Your Kids Backpack - School Survival Kit A crisis doesn’t care about the time. It might not happen on a Sunday afternoon when you and your family are sitting together eating. It could happen while your kids are at school, when you’re not there to protect them. That’s why you need to make sure they’re prepared too. Here are a few important items every child should keep in their backpack in case an emergency happens. a small flashlight. If the power goes out, this helps them stay calm and see where they’re going. a whistle. Teach them to blow it if they’re lost, trapped, or need help. a small first aid kit with bandages and antiseptic wipes. It doesn’t need to be fancy, just enough for small cuts or scrapes. a card with your contact info, an emergency contact, and a simple list of instructions for what to do if they can’t reach you. a few snacks and a small water pouch so they don’t go hungry or thirsty if they’re stuck waiting somewhere. Make sure this is separate from their actual lunch. a little AirTag or tracker in their backpack or in their pockets incase something happens and you need to find them. Even consider sewing it into the bottom cuff of their jeans or something like that. Another thing that you should consider is adding a small bulletproof plate insert in their backpack incase of an active shooter situation. And finally, a comfort item, like a small toy, keychain, or family photo. Something that keeps them emotionally calm. Being prepared isn’t just for adults and won’t happen at the ideal time so make sure everyone is prepared. #SafetyProducts.