 Whether it's as simple as a power outage or as challenging as a major earthquake, being prepared can help your college student remain safe and deal calmly with the situation while helping other classmates do the same.
As you plan for your student's practical needs as he or she begins a new school year, be sure to include some items that will help in an emergency. Having a disaster preparedness kit on hand can go a long way toward keeping your student safe and feeling secure in a challenging situation. A kit can be as simple as a backpack containing items like a flashlight, a small radio, extra batteries, a solar-powered or hand-cranked cell phone charger, energy bars, water and first aid supplies.
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