Hurricane Preparedness 

The following SUPPLIES will be necessary to protect and sustain your employees in the event that a hurricane leaves you temporarily stranded in the office building:

• Food – stock your office with non-perishable and easy-to-store food products such as dehydrated foods and food bars.
• Water – keep at least a three-day supply of purified water. It is recommended that you stock two quarts of water per day, per employee.
• Emergency Lighting – flashlights, flares, light sticks.
• Batteries – keep a fresh supply
• Medical – keep a well-stocked First Aid Kit. Choose kits designed to treat injuries such as heavy bleeding, shock and broken bones.
• Blankets – lightweight fire and shock retardant emergency blankets.
• Radios – portable transistor radios with extra batteries and two-way radios.
• Fire Extinguisher
• Medications – persons on medication should keep a 72-hour supply in their desk.

Additional Supplies to Consider

• Heavy work gloves
• Hard Hats & Goggles 
• Work shoes
• Shovels, crowbars
• Dust masks
• Chemical toilets, waste bags, lime
• Water purification tablets
• Sleeping bags & Cots 
• Portable stove
• Eating utensils
• Instant ice pack
• Pre-moistened towelettes

There are two designations placed on a Hurricane: a WATCH and a WARNING. A Hurricane WATCH indicates weather conditions are right for a hurricane. A Hurricane WARNING indicates that at hurricane has been sighted in the immediate area.