Maintain, in an easy-to-carry container, a disaster supply kit that includes essential supplies, such as:
- While everyone should know to call 9-1-1 in an emergency, you should still have a list with phone numbers of other emergency contacts: local police, fire department, gas company, utilities, local hospital, etc. Post emergency phone numbers and exit routes on the back of restroom doors.
- Decide on a central meeting place for staff to gather for a head count should your building need to be evacuated — to be sure that everyone is safe and out of the building. Be specific as to location. Intersections will probably be really crowded during an emergency, so between streets or other unusual sites may be preferable.
