Office Emergency Kits

What is included in an office emergency kit?

Office emergency kits vary by how many people they are for, by how many hours/days they need to last, and sometimes by how far they need travel. Because different work emergencies may call for employees to evacuate or shelter-in-place, it is important to prepare with an office emergency kit that can be easily transported for when necessary. Be sure your office has the minimum supply to meet the following 10 needs for every person: food, water, first aid, breathing protection, shelter, warmth, communication, light, tools, sanitation & hygiene. Once those 10 required supplies have been included in the kit, add additional items or quantities of supplies if there is still room in the packs or carts you have for your office.

What is the best emergency food for a work emergency kit?

The best emergency supply food is food that meets the following requirements:
1. Food that has a long shelf life so that it does not spoil quickly. Include food items like emergency food bars that last up to 5 years.
2. Food that is ready-to-eat. It is important that the food you choose for your office is Ready-to-eat, because you may not have the opportunity to cook in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
3. Food that is light weight and compact. The emergency food you choose should also be lightweight and compact, so they can be easily carried in in a backpack, bag, or cart.