Business Disaster Kit

When preparing for emergency situations, it's best to think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth. Encourage all employees to have a portable kit customized to meet personal needs, such as essential medications.

Important Documents

• Keep records in watertight plastic containers if possible
• Insurance policies
• Contracts and deeds
• Stocks and bonds
• Emergency contact information for employees
• Bank account numbers
• Credit card account numbers
• Inventory of valuable business goods
• Important telephone numbers

Supplies

• Water
• Plan to use non-perishable foods that don't require refrigeration and that need minimal preparation and/or water
• Battery-powered radio w/extra batteries
• Flashlight w/extra batteries
• Dust or filter masks
• Moist towelettes for sanitation
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Manual can opener
• Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

First-Aid Kit

During disasters we're more prone to injuries. All businesses should have a first-aid kit available for all types of emergencies. Consider purchasing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

• Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes
• Assorted sizes of safety pins
• Soap and cleansing agent
• Several pairs of latex gloves
• Sunscreen
• 2-inch and 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6 of each)
• Triangular bandage(s)
• Non-prescription drugs
• 2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
• 3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls)
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Needle
• Moistened towelettes
• Antiseptic
• Thermometer
• Tongue blades
• Petroleum jelly

Non-Prescription Drugs

• Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
• Anti-diarrhea medication
• Antacid
• Laxative
• Activated charcoal (used under the advice of the Poison Control Center)
• Medicine dropper

Tools and General Supplies

• Mess kit, paper cups, plates, and utensils
• Emergency information (pamphlets, brochures, and other reference materials
• Cash, travelers checks, change (if electrical power is lost, credit cards cannot be used)
• Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
• Manual can opener
• Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
• Tube tent
• Hammer
• Screwdriver
• Pliers
• Wrench
• Tape (Duct and Masking)
• Compass
• Matches in waterproof container
• Aluminum foil
• Various sizes of plastic, re-sealable, zipper-top storage bags
• Plastic storage bags
• Plastic storage containers
• Signal flare
• Needles and thread
• Whistle (to signal)
• Plastic sheeting
• Various area maps