Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit For the workplace, where you…

Personal Workplace
Disaster Supplies Kit
For the workplace, where you might be confined for several
hours, or perhaps overnight, the following supplies are
recommended. More information is at:
http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/beprepared/


Flashlight with extra batteries                   First Aid Supplies
   Use the flashlight to find your way if the         If your employer does not provide first aid
   power is out. Do not use candles or any            supplies, have the following essentials:
   other open flame for emergency lighting.           (20) adhesive bandages, various sizes.
                                                      (1) 5" x 9" sterile dressing.
                                                      (1) conforming roller gauze bandage.
Battery-powered radio                                 (2) triangular bandages.
   News about the emergency may change                (2) 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads.
   rapidly as events unfold. You also will be         (2) 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads.
   concerned about family and friends in the          (1) roll 3" cohesive bandage.
   area. Radio reports will give information          (2) germicidal hand wipes or waterless
   about the areas most affected.                     alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
                                                      (6) antiseptic wipes.
Food                                                  (2) pair large medical grade non-latex gloves
   Enough non-perishable food to sustain              Adhesive tape, 2" width.
                                                      Anti-bacterial ointment.
   you for at least one day (three meals), is
                                                      Cold pack.
   suggested. Select foods that require no
                                                      Scissors (small, personal).
   refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and
                                                      Tweezers.
   little or no water. The following items are        CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield
   suggested:
   · Ready-to-eat canned meals, meats,
         fruits, and vegetables.                  Tools and Supplies
   · Canned juices.                                   ·   Emergency "space" blanket (mylar).
   · High-energy foods (granola bars,                 ·   Paper plates and cups, plastic utensils
         energy bars, etc.).                          ·   Non-electric can opener.
                                                      ·   Personal hygiene items, including a
Water                                                     toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, brush,
                                                          soap, contact lens supplies, and
   Keep at least one gallon of water
                                                          feminine supplies.
   available, or more if you are on
                                                      ·   Plastic garbage bags, ties (for
   medications that require water or that
                                                          personal sanitation uses) .
   increase thirst. Store water in plastic
   containers such as soft drink bottles.             ·   Include at least one complete change
   Avoid using containers that will                       of clothing and footwear, including a
   decompose or break, such as milk cartons               long sleeved shirt and long pants, as
   or glass bottles.                                      well as closed-toed shoes or boots.
                                                      ·   If you wear glasses, keep an extra pair
                                                          with your workplace disaster supplies.
Medications
   Include usual non-prescription
   medications that you take, including pain
                                                  General Information
   relievers, stomach remedies, etc.                  ·   Your kit should be adjusted based on
   If you use prescription medications, keep              your own personal needs.
   at least three-day's supply of these               ·   Do not include candles, weapons,
   medications at your workplace. Consult                 toxic chemicals, or controlled drugs
   with your physician or pharmacist how                  unless prescribed by a physician.
   these medications should be stored, and
   your employer about storage concerns.