Get the Right Supplies
A well-designed supply kit can be invaluable during a disaster. Be sure to plan for the number of employees who may need it.
The American Red Cross recommends that your supply kit include at least the following:
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Battery-powered radio
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Nonperishable foods to sustain each person for one day, such as:
- Ready-to-eat canned meals, meats, fruits, vegetables
- Canned juices
- High-energy foods (granola bars, energy bars)
- Water (1 gallon per person per day)
- First-aid kit
- Mylar blankets
- Disposable plates, cups and utensils
- Nonelectric can opener
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, brush, contact lens solution, feminine products)
- Plastic garbage bags
Find their complete supply kit list here.
Additional tips
- Get a weather alert radio and monitor it
- Post emergency numbers and procedures throughout your facility
- Plan evacuation routes and procedures for employees and customers, and ensure that all employees have copies of the plans
- Plan ahead to accommodate individuals with special needs
Structural fire action plan
- Install and maintain smoke alarms or a fire suppression system
- Conduct fire drills regularly
- Reduce clutter – it is a fuel source and can block exits
- Take proper precautions regarding smoking and lit candles
Did you know?
Nonresidential fires caused $2.6 billion in damage in a single year.
Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Report, 2006







