Emergency Supplies

Just in case you have to shelter in place at home or at work, or evacuate your premises, do you know what you need to have available for survival? Even if there is no immediate threat, there is always the chance that weather will give use reason to leave or stay in place and we need to know what to have on hand so we can get through whatever happens. In this week's articles, you'll find some checklists and also a sampling of suppliers. (These companies are not necessarily supported by Attainium, they are only included to provide some information about the types of supplies available.)

The Red Cross is always a good first stop when you're figuring out what you need. (Item #1)   What you need for winter survival -- tips from mountaineers. (Item #2)   Here is one supplier of emergency items with an assessment to help you figure out what you need. (Item #3)  

We all know what it's like to be in the dark when the power goes out; here are some products that can provide light and communication. (Item #4)   Food is another important survival component... this site offers products (also available from other suppliers) to address the nutrition challenge. (Item #5)   Here's one of many sites that offer shelter-in-place kits in case you end up having to keep employees in the building for any length of time. (Item #6)   And lastly, a short list of companies that provide emergency supplies. (Item #7)  

As always, we look forward to hearing your comments & insights regarding business continuity. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover, email me at [email protected].

Bob Mellinger, President
Attainium Corp

1. Red Cross: Get a Kit

At a minimum, the Red Cross recommends that you have the basic supplies listed here. Keep supplies in an easy-to-carry emergency preparedness kit that you can use it at home or take it with you in case you must evacuate.
http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.53fabf6cc033f17a2b1ecfbf43181aa0/?vgnextoid=537b218c37752210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD
&currPage=e507d7aada352210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD

2. Winter Weather Survival - 10 Essentials You Should Never Leave Home Without

Mountaineers have developed their list of 10 Essentials. Years of experience and hard luck have taught climbers that there are 10 tools that you must never leave home without - to do so will put you and your team at unnecessary risk. Likewise, if you always have the 10 essentials with you, chances are you can survive even the worst of conditions. If you are adequately prepared, you can survive almost anything.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Winter-Weather-Survival---10-Essentials-You-Should-Never-Leave-Home-Without!&id=3597845

3. QuakeKare Inc.

This company has kits, supplies and guides for every emergency. They even have emergency pet supplies! Use their Emergency Preparedness Assessment Tools to quickly and easily determine which emergency preparedness kits and supplies you need to have at home, school, work,, and in your car to prepare for a disaster. Simply select what you need to prepare and answer the questions on the following page. The assessment tool will then provide you with a customized list of recommended emergency preparedness kits and supplies based on the information you provided.
http://www.quakekare.com/emergency-supplies-kits/index.html?mkwid=sPULzyANo&crid=8371471404
&mp_kw=emergency%20supplies&mp_mt=Exact&gclid=CJerrp7rp6wCFYqA5QodCiaj2w

4. The Ready Store: Light & Communication

This site offers a look into the types of products you might want to have on hand in the event the power goes out or you're stuck in your car somewhere. You'll see everything from candles to survival radios.
http://www.thereadystore.com/emergency-preparedness-basics/emergency-need/light-and-communication

5. Emergency Food

Food storage is the ultimate protection for your family. You never know when disaster, drought, war, job loss, or other tragedies will strike. The only way to protect your family is by being prepared with a quality food storage solution. Food storage should be a gradual process. Start with a 14-day food storage supply for your entire family and then after that work towards a 3-month and even 1-year food storage supply.
http://www.nitro-pak.com/products/food-storage?gclid=CPK07e78p6wCFUdn5QodPSc94A

6. Shelter-In-Place Emergency Kits & Shelter-In-Place Supplies

Many emergencies and disasters may require you to "shelter in place" - stay where you are. It is important to have a shelter-in-place kit and shelter-in-place supplies to ensure that you can survive without access to basic goods & services: water, food, electricity, sanitation/hygiene, etc. The ability to shelter in place is essential to your emergency preparedness.
http://www.lifesecure.com/shelter-in-place-kits.asp

6. Sources for Emergency Supplies

Here are some additional sources for emergency supplies:

Quote of the Week:

"One of the true tests of leadership is the ability to recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency."
-- Arnold H. Glasgow

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