In the event that a disaster occurs while you are away from home, such while in your car or at the office, it may be necessary to have an emergency kit with you containing emergency essentials.
An emergency kit for your car or office has many options, but the basics should include items similar to the following list:
- Water bottles and water purification tablets
- Emergency survival ration bars or equivalent portable food
- Mylar emergency blanket or sleeping bag
- Emergency radio with weather band, with extra batteries and/or hand crank power
- Flashlight with extra batteries, unless the emergency radio has a built-in flashlight
- First aid kit with first aid manual
- Face masks
- Whistle
- Local maps, if needed
- A bag, case or backpack to hold everything
Here are some useful resources to consider when building your car or office kit:
Make a Car Kit: You’ll be better prepared to deal with the situation, and to help others, if you have adequate emergency supplies in your car. This document gives you some guidelines and ideas of what a car kit should contain.
https://www.ready.gov/car
What Should You Keep in the Car? Every vehicle should have an emergency supply kit located in the trunk. This site lists essential items for vehicle emergencies.
https://www.nsc.org/home-safety/safety-topics/emergency-preparedness/car-kit
How to Build an Emergency Preparedness Kit for Your Office: Focus on the risks and safety measures that you need to take to protect your own office. Here are some tips for building an emergency preparedness kit for your office.
https://www.civicplus.com/blog/ps/how-to-build-an-emergency-preparedness-kit-for-your-office
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