One of the most useful actions that you can take to cope in an emergency is to have
a prepared "Emergency Pack" in advance. Items that you may wish to include are:
- Business Continuity Plan
- List of Employees and Contact Details
- List of Customers and Suppliers
- Contacts details for emergency glaziers and building contractors
- Contact details for utility companies
- Building site plan (including utility shut-off points)
- Latest stock and equipment inventory
- Insurance company details
- Financial and banking information
- Engineering plans and drawings
- Product lists and specifications
- Formulas and trade secrets
- Local authority contact details
- Headed stationery and company seals and documents
- Computer back-up tapes / disks / USB memory sticks or flash drives
- Spare keys / security codes
- Torch and spare batteries
- Hazard cordon tape
- Message pads, paper and/or card
- Marker pens (for temporary signs)
- General stationery (pens, paper, tape, etc)
- Mobile telephone with credit available and charger
- Disposable camera
- Cash/Money
- First Aid Kit
- Radio (preferably wind-up)
- Megaphone
- Basic small tool kit
Remember
Ensure that this pack is stored safely and securely off-site (in another location).
Ensure items in the pack are checked regularly, kept up to date and working. Remember
cash/credit cards may be required for emergency expenditure.
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