School Safety in Action: Why Advanced Bleeding Control Kits Belong in Every Classroom
Every school administrator, parent, and educator shares one core mission: keep students safe. While disaster preparedness traditionally conjures images of earthquakes, fires, or lockdown drills, modern emergency readiness now includes trauma response, particularly bleeding control. In recent years, a national movement and new state laws have recognized that severe bleeding is one of the leading causes of preventable death after injury, and that equipping bystanders to act before emergency responders arrive can save lives.
To support this effort, Quake Kare offers two critical products specifically designed for schools and public access trauma response:
These kits empower non-medical personnel to respond quickly and effectively when minutes matter most, whether in athletic injuries, playground accidents, or vehicle crashes near campuses.
When Every Second Counts: The Reality of Severe Bleeding
Traumatic bleeding can escalate rapidly. A victim can lose a life-threatening amount of blood in as little as five minutes, often well before first responders can reach the scene. That’s why a nationwide initiative backed by medical experts and emergency response organizations advocates for placing bleeding control kits where they’re most likely to be needed, including schools, workplaces, and public venues.
In addition to awareness efforts, several states now require schools to outfit campuses with bleeding control kits and trained staff, a pivotal step toward community safety.
New Laws: Washington, Virginia, and Missouri Lead the Way
Washington
Starting in the 2026-27 school year, Washington state will require school districts, charter schools, and tribal education schools to maintain bleeding control equipment on each campus. This equipment must be readily accessible and include essential tools like tourniquets, compression bandages, latex-free gloves, bleeding control dressings, scissors, and instructional documents developed by respected national organizations such as the Stop the Bleed campaign.
Virginia
Virginia’s HB 1700, signed into law in 2025, makes it mandatory for all public elementary and secondary schools to install Stop the Bleed kits in accessible locations and implement organizational programs to ensure these kits are part of school safety strategies.
Missouri
The Stop the Bleed Act (SB 68) in Missouri requires bleeding control kits and annual training for designated school personnel. Schools must develop traumatic blood-loss response protocols and keep kits stocked with supplies like bandages, gloves, and tourniquets. The law also protects school staff with Good Samaritan liability immunity when they use the kits in good faith.
Why Schools Should Act — Beyond Compliance
Even where bleeding control laws are not yet mandated, schools benefit tremendously by preparing ahead of regulation. Campuses are dynamic environments with hundreds or thousands of children, staff, and visitors moving through hallways, gymnasiums, cafeterias, and athletic fields daily. In any sudden medical emergency, whether accident other event, it’s often a bystander, not EMS, who must act first.
Quake Kare’s Blood Stopper Kits: What Schools Should Know
ER™ Emergency Ready Blood Stopper Kit
This is Quake Kare’s comprehensive bleeding control and trauma response solution. Built for severe trauma, including penetrating injuries, the kit includes tools trusted by first responders, medics, and tactical professionals, repackaged for intuitive use by everyday people.
Key components include:
- – SWAT-Tourniquet
- – Hemostatic gauze
- – Chest seals
- – Thermal blanket
- – Color-coded instructional card
Basic ER™ Emergency Blood Stopper Kit
Designed for critical rapid response, this compact kit empowers non-medical personnel to control moderate to severe bleeding while waiting for EMS.
Contents include:
- – Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT)
- – Pressure bandage and compressed gauze
- – Thermal emergency blanket
- – Nitrile gloves and neon pouch
- – STOP THE BLEED sticker and instructional card
Training Amplifies Readiness
Kits are only as effective as the people who use them. Laws in states like Washington, Virginia, and Missouri include or imply training requirements because a well-intentioned tool without training cannot save a life.
Schools should consider:
- – Stop the Bleed training sessions for staff (and older students)
- – Drills that integrate bleeding control procedures into emergency planning
- – Periodic kit inspection and restocking schedules
- – Clear signage showing each kit’s location
Peace of Mind and Preparedness: School Safety Starts Here
In public safety, advanced planning is not optional, it’s essential. Quake Kare’s Emergency Blood Stopper Kits give schools the tools they need to respond to the most critical injuries. Whether meeting new legislative mandates or simply elevating your school’s emergency readiness, these products offer confidence, capability, and a practical path toward life-saving action, even before professional help arrives.
In a crisis, seconds count. Equip your school with the right bleeding control tools today and empower educators, staff, and students with the confidence to act decisively when it matters most.
