Emergency Supply Kit Tips

5/14/2014 (Permalink)

It is recommended to have an emergency supply kit in your home in the event of a storm or other related emergency.  These kits can be purchased or made.  Here are some recommended items for a basic emergency supply kit.

• Water (one gallon per person per day)
• Food (non-perishable 3-day supply)
• Manual can opener
• Battery operated radio, preferably a NOAA Weather Radio 
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Clothing
• Dust masks or bandanas
• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags and duct tape
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Hygiene items
• Important documents; copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account information
• Cash
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container

Contact your SERVPRO of South Worcester for additional readiness tips and tools, including SERVPRO’s Emergency READY Profile® (ERP). Having an ERP in place for your facility can help minimize business interruption in the event of a disaster.

Contact SERVPRO of South Worcester to learn more and be “Ready for whatever happens!”