Office Water

Store a one-week supply of water. Water is more essential to survival than any other supply. Replace supply every six months to one year.

• Store one gallon per person per day for drinking and cleaning (extra for sanitation)
• Store water tightly in clean plastic containers; avoid glass containers or gallon water jugs which are likely to break

Office Food

Store a one-week supply of non-perishable food that doesn’t need refrigeration, cooking, or water. Replace according to dates on packaging.

• Emergency food bars or other packaged foods
• Staples such as sugar, honey, tea, coffee, canned milk

Office Supplies

These are essential supplies to have ready for use after an emergency. Put contents in a large plastic garbage can with wheels or other container that you can easily move.

• Battery/solar-powered/hand crank radio and a NOAA weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Battery lanterns or flashlights, extra batteries
• First aid kit and instruction guide
• Moist towelettes, sturdy garbage bags, twist ties, and plastic bucket for emergency toilet
• Empty garbage can to store waste
• Extra warm blankets or sleeping bags for each person in case of cold temperatures
• Sturdy gloves for cleaning up broken glass or debris
• Scissors, duct tape, and plastic sheets/bags to cover broken windows or create shelter
• Bungee cords, utility knife, crowbar, and other tools to help repair damage or create shelter
• Wrench or pliers to turn off gas, water, electricity

Employee To-Go Bags (or backpacks)

These are supplies employees can use at work or to take along in case of an evacuation. Make extra to-go bags to keep in your car and at home.

• Local street maps and shelter information
• Copies of vital documents in a waterproof bag or wallet ( ID, passport, emergency contact list, insurance/bank information, and family photos for identification purposes).
• One-month supply of prescription medicines, refilled before expiration date
• List of allergies/medicine/dosages
• Emergency cash and change
• Pocket flashlight and batteries
• Pocketknife, tape, permanent marker, notepad
• Whistle to signal for help
• Dust mask to help filter contaminated air
• Sturdy shoes, warm coat, compact rain poncho, and a hat with a brim/visor for warmth and sun/rain protection
• Toothbrush, small container of sun block lotion, tampons, lip balm, mints