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Once a year, at the request of many of our subscribers, we provide some suppliers of emergency supplies as well as the ready.gov checklist. Please note, however, that the inclusion of a supplier in the newsletter is not an endorsement, but simply an acknowledgement that these providers have supplies available. If you're considering getting your emergency kits together, see what's offered here and also try looking for "emergency supplies" with your favorite search engine.

The ready.gov web site provides us with a checklist to guide us in creating emergency kits. (Item #1)   This supplier provides a variety of goods that might be helpful to you as you put your kits together. (Item #2)   Specialty kits for hurricanes, flu, and other disruptions can be found here. (Item #3)  

Storing water can get tricky, if you don't know how long to keep it and how. (Item #4)   Here's one supplier of long-life foods for your kits. (Item #5)   If you're wondering about facemasks and respirator use for flu protection, check this document from the CDC. (Item #6)  

As always, we look forward to hearing about your concerns with regards to business continuity. If you have a topic you'd like to see covered, please email me at [email protected]

Best Regards,

Bob Mellinger
President
Attainium Corp

Quote of the Week

"If you're not prepared, it's not pressure you feel, it's fear."
- Bruce Bochy -

Articles

1. Get a Kit
The ready.gov site is always a good place to start when you're trying to determine what supplies to have on hand for an emergency. This checklist can help you set up your own kit or guide you on what supplies you need to purchase.
http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/

2. Emergency Products Warehouse
What emergency supplies do you have on hand? What would you take with you if you had to leave? Would you have the basic food storage to support you and your family? Many people are faced with these circumstances everyday. Being prepared for emergencies will help you to have better peace of mind and security. Check this site for the proper emergency supplies available to ensure you're prepared for any situation - and see the checklist for a create-your-own 72-hour kit.
http://www.emergencyproductswarehouse.com/en/our_products/create_own_emergency_kit/index.html

3. Specialty Emergency Kits
If you're looking for kits specifically for hurricanes, earthquakes, and other specific emergencies, check out this page for some options.
http://www.emergencyanddisastersupplies.com/store/1758849/category/1859102

4. Emergency Drinking Water Supplies
When safe drinking water is unavailable, it is more than just an inconvenience - it can become a health emergency. Every business or household should have an emergency water supply to meet its members' needs during these situations, and this site answers all your questions about water supplies.
http://www.bae.ncsu.edu/programs/extension/publicat/wqwm/emergwatersuppl.html

5. Long Life Food Supplies
If you're in search of food supplies that you won't have to replace every few months, check out the Long Life Food Depot for a selection of foods with extended shelf life.
http://www.longlifefood.com/

6. Interim Recommendations for Facemask/Respirator Use to Reduce H1N1 Virus Transmission
This document from the CDC provides updated interim guidance on the use of facemasks and respirators for decreasing the exposure to novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. This document includes guidance on facemask and respirator use for a wider range of settings than was included in previous documents and includes recommendations for those who are at increased risk of severe illness from infection with the novel H1N1 virus compared with those who are at lower risk of severe illness from influenza infection.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/masks.htm