School districts around the country must proactively plan for a natural disaster by formulating an effective and responsive emergency preparedness plan. School safety should be a high priority for school administrators around the nation. An emergency preparedness plan should focus on any natural disaster occurring during school hours to minimizing the possible injuries and casualties that may occur. __________________________________________________________________________________

Basic components recommendation for a First Aid Kit:

Latex gloves | Scissors | 2-inch sterile gauze pads | Cotton swabs | 4-inch sterile gauze pads | Triangular bandages | Nonprescription drugs | Soap 2-inch sterile roller bandages | 3-inch sterile roller bandages | Tweezers | Sting ointment Needle | Moistened towelettes | Antiseptic | Thermometer | Tongue depressor blades Band-aids | Baby Wipes | Safety pins | Masking tape