BUSINESS DISASTER KIT

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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.

Contents of this section:

1. Important Documents
2. Supplies
3. First Aid Kit
4. Non-Prescription Drugs
5. Tools and General Supplies

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 do not require refrigeration and need minimal preparation and 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 are 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
	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 material
	Cash, travelers checks, change (if electrical power is lost, credit cards cannot be used)
	Battery operated radio and extra batteries
	Manual can opening
	Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
	Tube tent
	Hammer
	Screwdriver
	Pliers
	Wrench
	Tape (Duct and masking)
	Compass
	Matches in waterproof container
	Aluminum foil
	Plastic bags of various sizes (with zip lock top)
	Plastic storage bags
	Plastic storage container
	Signal flare
	Needles and thread
	Whistle (to signal)
	Plastic sheeting
	Various area maps