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.
Important Documents
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Keep records in watertight plastic containers if
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Insurance policies
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Contracts
and deeds
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Stocks and bonds
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Emergency contact information for employees
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Bank account numbers
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Credit card account numbers
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Inventory of valuable business goods
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Important telephone numbers
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Supplies
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Water |
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Plan to use non-perishable foods that do not require
refrigeration and need minimal preparation and water |
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Battery powered radio w/extra batteries
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Flashlight w/extra batteries
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Dust or filter masks
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Moist towelettes for sanitation
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Wrench or pliers
to turn off utilities
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Manual can opener |
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Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
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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).
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Sterile adhesive bandages in assorted sizes |
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Assorted sizes of safety pins |
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Soap and cleansing agent |
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Several pairs of latex gloves |
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Sunscreen |
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2-inch and 4-inch sterile gauze pads (4-6 of
each) |
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Triangular bandage |
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Non-prescription drugs |
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2-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) |
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3-inch sterile roller bandages (3 rolls) |
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Scissors |
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Tweezers |
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Needle |
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Moistened towelettes |
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Antiseptic |
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Thermometer |
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Tongue blades |
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Petroleum jelly |
Non-Prescription Drugs
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Aspirin or non-aspirin pain reliever
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Anti-diarrhea medication
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Antacid |
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Laxative |
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Activated charcoal (used under the advice of the
Poison Control Center) |
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Medicine dropper
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Tools and General Supplies
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Mess kit, paper cups, plates and utensils
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Emergency information (pamphlets, brochures and other
reference material |
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Cash, travelers checks, change (if electrical power is lost,
credit cards cannot be used) |
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Battery operated radio and extra batteries
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Manual can opening
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Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
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Tube tent |
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Hammer |
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Screwdriver |
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Pliers |
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Wrench |
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Tape (Duct and masking) |
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Compass |
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Matches in waterproof container
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Aluminum foil |
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Plastic bags of various sizes (with zip lock top)
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Plastic storage bags
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Plastic storage container
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Signal flare |
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Needles and thread
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Whistle (to signal)
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Plastic sheeting
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Various area maps
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