Emergency Kit for the Workplace
Posted by
Emily Land on Fri, Aug 26, 2011 @ 07:40 AM
Will your business be open during the hurricane? Answer Center will! Here is a checklist of items to have on hand that have proved helpful during previous hurricanes.
Food - Provision your staff with food items that don't require refrigeration or need to be heated. Peanut butter, chips, granola bars & nuts are easy to store. Don't forget to get bottled water. Juice boxes are also handy.
Water - Fill a large trash can with water (for flushing). Better to have too much than not enough in a situation where you may be without city services for a while.
First Aid Kit - You can get a nice one at the wholesale club for about $20. If they are out, have isopropyl alcohol, peroxide, antibiotic cream and bandages on hand at the very least.
Flashlight, batteries and battery operated lanterns
Battery powered radio - don't forget extra batteries!
Plastic sheeting - If you can't find any large trash bags will do. Just in case you lose a window or if the roof starts to leak. Move and cover your equipment.
Make sure someone knows you plan to wait out the storm at work. Charge up your cell phone before the storm and remember cell service usually goes first. If you can't get a call out, try texting. Often a text will get through when a call can't.
If the authorities tell you to evacuate then do so! Have a place to go planned before and route your evacuation now. Your office things can be replaced, people can't! Be safe everyone!
Make Answer Center a part of your disaster plan backup. Contact us today for a free, no obligation quote.
