Do You Have a Well-Stocked Office Emergency Kit? | SERVPRO® of Beaver County

1/19/2022 (Permalink)

Emergency kits can help you at the time of disaster and SERVPRO is here to help after.

An emergency scenario is one that no one ever wants to endure, especially within the workplace. Unfortunately, disasters operate on their own schedules and often occur at seemingly the most inopportune times. 

If you own a business, it is important that you plan ahead for these types of emergencies so you can keep yourself and your staff safe if one occurs during the work day.

### Why Should I Pack an Office Emergency Kit?

Packing an office emergency kit is one of the best ways to keep everyone safe and comfortable in the event of an emergency scenario. By packing provisions for each person in your office, if emergency officials instruct you to remain in place during an emergency, you can all stay safe and comfortable until you can leave the premises. 

By keeping a workplace emergency kit, you can have the peace of mind that comes with being well-prepared for anything that happens.

### What to Pack in an Office Emergency Kit

During an emergency, keeping everyone as safe and as comfortable as possible can go a long way. While you likely will not be in a scenario where you are stranded in the office for long, preparing for the worst is a wise decision for those “just in case” scenarios. 

These items are the bare essentials to pack in your office emergency kit to do just that:

• Enough water for each person for several days
• Nonperishable foods and eating utensils
• Flashlights and their corresponding batteries
• An NOAA emergency weather radio

Additionally, if you have the space and the ability, keeping some more comfort items such as emergency blankets and entertainment such as cards can be a great way to keep everyone occupied and comfortable while you wait for help to arrive. 

### Where to Store an Office Emergency Kit

It is important that you store your office emergency kit properly to preserve its contents and be certain it is ready when you need it. Airtight plastic bags work well for individual items, while totes with secure, snap-on lids are a great way to keep everything together. 

Keeping your emergency kit in the kitchen or in a supply closet is a great way to keep it out of the way but still accessible should it be needed.

*If your office experiences an emergency scenario, we are here to help with recovery. We can handle commercial restoration for fire damage, water damage and more. Contact us today to learn about all of the services we offer.*