subject: Disaster Kits For Office Survival [print this page] In today's society that is driven by work and money, many people spend more time with co-workers at the office than do with their own family. For this reason, it is important to be prepared for any emergency with disaster kits that are specifically designed for the office environment. These office emergency kits can provide basic survival tools for up to three days and can accommodate just three people or an entire office of twenty workers. In the event of an emergency, your workers will be thankful for these basic supplies.
The most basic item that should be included in your office disaster kits is an appropriate amount of food and water. Most kits will include packets of water that can be stored in your kit for up to five years. In addition, a good kit will include food bars with 2,400 calories in each one. Although these might not be the tastiest treats, they will provide the nourishment a person needs to survive in an emergency situation. These food bars also have a shelf life of up to five years. In addition, water purification tablets are small tablets that can purify water to make it safe for drinking in an emergency situation. A basic shelter is another necessity for human life, and most kits will provide survival blankets that are designed to retain more than 90% of body heat. The kit may also include tents and ponchos that can be used to protect a person from rain or other debris.
Other items included in office disaster kits include tools for communication such as a cell phone charger, AM/FM radio and whistle with the ability to create a sound that can travel for over one mile. Lighting items included in a kit will usually include a flashlight, long lasting candles, glow sticks, a flint that can be used to start fire and a box of waterproof matches. Common tools contained in the kits include tarps, multi-functioning knives, gloves, duct tape and even protective masks. Many kits will even include playing cards for entertainment.
Finally, most office disaster kits include items for hygiene and first aid supplies. This includes bandages, gauze pads, sunscreen, pain relievers and other common medical tools. Toilet bags can be used to collect body waste during an emergency. In addition, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, wet wipes, tissues and air fresheners are commonly required during an emergency.
