Syosset Students Learn What to Do in an Emergency

Fourth-graders at Robbins Lane Elementary School recently participated in an emergency education program about personal and family preparedness, local hazards and basic coping skills.

Provided by the American Red Cross, the “Pillowcase Project” led students through a “learn, practice, share” framework to engage them in disaster preparedness to be ready in case of a fire, hurricane or other major disturbance that could result in catastrophe.

Every student received a sturdy pillowcase upon completion of the program, which they personalized and brought home to build their own emergency supply kit.

Items that they were instructed to fill these pillowcases with included batteries, a flashlight, a change of clothing, a blanket, soap, a toothbrush and toothpaste and even a portable and preferably waterproof radio.

Story by Syntax, photos courtesy of the Syosset School District

Photo A: Robbins Lane ES students personalized their pillowcases before bringing them home to build their own emergency supply kit.

Photo B: Lizzy, a Robbins Lane fourth-grader, pulls out a waterproof portable radio from a recommended emergency pillowcase kit shown by Alexander Poku of the American Red Cross.