Business Emergency Supplies

	Business Emergency Supplies

	This information is adapted from information prepared by the American Red Cross, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, and ABAG.

Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit for Your Business, Including--	Prepare a Disaster Supplies Kit For Your Car, Including--
First aid kit Fire extinguishers Canned food and can opener (for your skeleton staff) At least three gallons of water per person (for your skeleton staff) Battery-powered radio and flashlights, with extra batteries Waterproof plastic bags Written instructions for how to turn off gas, electricity, and water if authorities advise you to do so (Remember, you'll need a professional to turn natural gas service back on.) Emergency generator (if needed to, for example, work your lights and cash register) Mops, pails, paper towels, and work gloves for minor clean-up activities Basic tools (such as hammers, wrenches, and crow bar) Heavy duty (6 mil) plastic or some plywood sheets to cover broken windows Camera and film to document damage Other supplies specific to your business (Think about what your business might need!)	Water Prescriptions Food Cash (ATMs may not work) Walking shoes Comfortable clothes Jacket and hat Pencil and tablet Whistle First aid supplies Phone card Emergency contacts and phone numbers. Personal care and hygiene items Battery-powered radio Flashlight Blanket Special items for infant, elderly, or disabled family members GAME - ABAG's interactive Car Kit wordsearch
	Work with Your Employees to Store Personal Supplies at Work, Including--
	Essential medications Protective clothing, rainwear, and walking shoes Flashlight with extra batteries Cash (ATMs may not work)

ABAG, the Association of Bay Area Governments, is the regional planning and services agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

This page was last updated 10/1/07 by jbp