What to Keep in Your Office Emergency Kit

3/2/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Piscataway can help your business get up-and-running again after a disaster, "Like it never even happened."

Business owners carry a lot of responsibility and liability, especially when it comes to making sure your building and your staff are ready for an emergency scenario.

Preparing for the effects that a disaster can have on your business and how to quickly continue operations is extremely helpful,but it is also wise to plan for in-the-moment support for you, your staff and anyone else who may become trapped in an emergency scenario.

Do You Need an Emergency Kit for Your Business?

The short answer is yes. There are many situations that could cause you and your staff to rely on an emergency kit for supplies.

For example, if there is flooding outside the building and emergency personnel is delayed- or if there is severe weather outside and officials have advised everyone to stay put.

Having the necessary supplies to deal with these types of scenarios will help keep you and your staff much safer and more comfortable until evacuation is possible and advised. It is recommended to prepare for at least three days' worth of supplies, and as many as seven depending on the size of tour business and your unique risk profile.

Supplies to Keep in Your Office's Emergency Supply Kit

Having the right supplies n your office emergency kit is about both comfort and safety. Making sure everyone has enough food and water in the beginning can turn into a safety concern depending on how long the situation continues.

Here are some of the most-recommended supplies to keep in your business emergency supply kit.

• Flashlights and headlamps with extra batteries
• General first aid kit, including medical supplies an over-the-counter medications
• Surgical or dust masks, in case of debris and pollution
• Extra water (and/or purification tables) and shelf-stable food plus utensils
• A battery operated or manually powered emergency radio
• Hand sanitizer and power towels
• Emergency blankets and sleeping bags for each person
• Flares and glow sticks
• Duct tape and basic tools, as well as work gloves and latex gloves

If your business has been impacted by a disaster, we can help you recover with commercial restoration.  Give SERVPRO of Piscataway a call at (732) 752-4445.