Preparedness

With everything going on in the world today it makes us wonder how prepared we really are. Even if an emergency isn’t constantly at our doorstep, our lives will run a lot smoother and we will feel a little more in control with some proper planning.

Office

Here are some things to keep in mind:

• Make sure you have a back up system that is in place and check it sporadicallyn • Be aware of evacuation proceduresn • Keep a first aid kit in your office
• Be able to quickly find documents of ownership and entitlement to propertyn • Have access to your bank records and account numbersn • If possible let employees know where and when they can be contacted

Home

We often have standards in place at work but what about in your home? Does your family have a plan for abnormal situations? Can you quickly put your hands on all vital documents including insurance, social security numbers, birth certificates, passports, bank records and account numbers, prescription drugs and contact information? Do you have cash on hand in your home in case you need to leave?

Car

With winter approaching, it is important to keep a few essential items in the trunk of your car in case of emergency. Even with road side assistance, it can often take some time for personnel to come to your aid. It can get very cold sitting in your car and waiting for help. You should always keep an ice scraper and brush in your car and a small shovel in the trunk. Make sure you have a full tank of gas and put together a small bag of supplies in the corner of the trunk for emergencies:

• Warm hat and mittsn • Small blanketn • Flashlight with spare batteriesn • Bottled wate
• First Aid Kitn • Sanitation Suppliesn • Rope
• Salt or Sandn • Candle

If you would like assistance creating office or household plans and contingencies or if you need assistance in gathering your vital documents call the professionals at Organize Anything.