Dear Parents,
Being prepared is the best way to ensure the safety and well being of our children. As the new school year begins at Kenter Canyon Elementary Charter School your child will be required to have an emergency kit in his/her classroom.
Returning parents please check the list below and make sure that your kit is current. Also please be sure that none of the items in your kit are out of date and that the water is fresh.
There are three ways you can purchase an emergency kit:
- You can make one on your own
- purchase one from a retail supplier
- order one from Emergency Café (see order form).
100% of the net proceedsfrom all kits purchased from Emergency Café will be donated to the Emergency Supply Fundat Kenter. This fund allows Kenter to purchase kits for any child that does not have one (a financial burden) in addition to any emergency supplies that are needed to provide safety and comfort to each of our students.
If you make your own, please adhere to the following guidelines:
Supplies can be placed in a 1 or 2 gallon Ziploc bag. Please be sure to write your child’s name on the outside of the bag. All kits will be returned at the end of the school year.
Your kit must include the following:
- At least 16 oz of water in an unopened bottle.
- Non Perishable Snacks: energy/protein or meal replacement bars, ready to eat canned fruit, veggies or tuna (preferably with a pop to; requires no cooking), dried fruit, fruit or dried meat jerkys, dry cereal in small boxes, crackers, “favorite” foods that are comforting and nutritious. Please try to avoid very salty and sugary items.
- One Emergency Blanket. These blankets are made of mylar and can be found at sporting goods and surplus stores.
- A flashlight with new batteries or 12-hour light stick.
- A family photo
- A comforting note to your child.
- An Emergency Card. This should include all-important information about your child. Phone numbers, nearest relatives/friends and their contact numbers. A signed permission card to indicate who may pick up your child. Please seal this information in an envelope marked “Emergency Information"
- Does your child require Medications? Please include three days worth of medications, with instructions for the teacher on their administration. Please label and seal in a Ziploc. Please also note any allergies.
- Extras: small toy, deck of cards, something entertaining, etc. A light change of clothes, moist towelettes or wipes.
Please note that if you purchase a pre-assembled kit from Emergency Café, you will also be required to supply a family photo, flashlight, 3 days of medication (if applicable), an emergency card, and additional snacks. These kits will last for 5 years, which means you only need one new kit every 5 years. Student Kits will be returned at the end of the school year. Cost for each Student Kit is $16.50 (tax and shipping included).
In addition to student kits, Emergency Café is offering 4 and 5 person complete deluxe kits.
The Emergency Café 4 or 5 Person Deluxe System contains the necessary food, water, first aid, search and rescue, lighting, comfort and sanitation products to sustain 4 or 5 people for 3 days in a disaster situation. This durable duffel bag can be kept in almost any location. The handles and shoulder straps make this kit easy to carry in case of any emergency. For a complete contents list or if you have any questions, please visit our website at www.emergencycafe.com.
Sincerely,
Kenter Emergency Preparedness & Safety Committee
Colleen Lally and Cari Butler, Co-Chairpersons
Approved: TMoren
| File | Description | File size | Last modified |
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 Comfort Kit Order Form | Comfort Kit Order Form (2010-2011) | 33 Kb | 02/09/10 23:00 |
