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Emergency Supplies

Emergency Supplies

Talk to your co-workers about what emergency supplies the company can feasiblyprovide, if any, and which ones individuals should consider keeping on hand.Recommended emergency supplies include the following:

Water, amounts for portable kits will vary. Individuals should determine what amount they are able to both store comfortably and to transport toother locations. If it is feasible, store one gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation

Food, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food

Battery-powered radio and extra batteries

Flashlight and extra batteries

First Aid kit 

Whistle to signal for help

Dust or filter masks, readily available in hardware stores, which are rated based on how small a particle they filter

Moist towelettes for sanitation

Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)

Plastic sheeting and duct tape to "seal the room"

Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation