Preparedness & Safety

School Disaster Management Kit Items

A complete checklist of supplies and equipment every school should keep ready for emergency response.

1

First Aid Supplies

First aid box with standard contents
Sterile gauze pads and dressings
Adhesive bandages (various sizes)
Crepe bandages
Antiseptic solution
Burn ointment
Cotton rolls
Medical tape
Scissors
Tweezers
Disposable gloves
CPR face shield
Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS)

2

Emergency Communication Items

Battery-operated radio
Fully charged power bank
Whistle (multiple)
Public address (PA) system megaphone
Emergency contact directory
Waterproof notepad and pencil

3

Search and Rescue Equipment

Rope (minimum 20–30 meters)
Hard hats/helmets
Reflective safety jackets
Heavy-duty gloves
Dust masks
Flashlights/torches

4

Fire Emergency Equipment

Fire blanket

5

Evacuation and Crowd Management

High-visibility flags
Floor evacuation maps
Student accountability sheets
Marker for marking searched areas

6

Emergency Relief Items

Disposable cups
Dry food/biscuits
Emergency water purification tablets
Sanitary napkins
Tissues and wet wipes
Garbage bags

7

Documentation and Records

Building layout plans
Emergency response SOPs
Contact details of:
- Fire Service
- Police
- Ambulance
- District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA)
- Nearby hospitals
- The number of School Disaster Management Committee members