Emergency trauma kits coming to all Purcell classrooms [Video]

PURCELL, Okla. (KFOR) – In case of emergency, trauma kits are making their way to every classroom in the Purcell School District next semester. All teachers will be formally trained on how to use them as well.

“Each one has the trauma dressings,” Emergency Management Director Rachael Huey said.

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Huey said it’s a life saving addition coming to classrooms in Purcell.

“Bleed stop, trauma shears, gloves, gauze dressings,” Huey said. “They’re going to be in this style of bag.”

They’ll be in drawstring bags and include military style tourniquets and even a reference guide. Huey is the mastermind behind the idea to put them there after working with others.

“We were discussing active shooter events and the need for trauma kits in schools and other organizations,” she said. “I felt that it was a worthwhile project.”

So, she reached out …