Everyone should have a personal disaster kit for their workplace; where you might be confined for several hours or longer. Your kit should be adjusted based on your own needs. The following supplies are recommended:

• Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Use the flashlight to find your way if the power is out. Don’t use candles or any other open flame for emergency lighting.
• Battery powered radio
• First aid supplies
  • Bandages, pain reliever, antibacterial cream, scissors.
• Food
  • Enough non-perishable food for at least three meals.
  • Select foods that don’t require refrigeration, preparation or cooking, and little or no water.
  • Ready to eat canned meals, meats, fruits and vegetables.
  • Canned juices.
  • High-energy foods like granola bars, energy bars.
• Water
  • Keep at least one gallon of water available.
• Medications
  • Prescription medications, you should keep at least a three-day supply at your workplace.
• Emergency Mylar space blanket
• Paper plates, cups, plastic utensils
• Non-electric can opener
• Personal hygiene items
• Plastic garbage bags, ties
  •  for personal sanitation uses
• Change of clothes
  • Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear, including a long sleeved shirt and long pants, as well as closed-toed shoes or boots.
• Glasses
  • Keep an extra pair with workplace disaster supplies and contact lens supplies