Staff Preparedness Tools

Security & Emergency Services (SES) and Divisions/Departments can assist personnel to prepare for a continuity event in advance. The Chemical Sciences Division recommends that personnel create and maintain emergency kits. These emergency supply kits may contain the following items;

SAMPLE: Emergency Kit

• Light source or flashlight with batteries
• Whistle
• Radio (solar/battery/crank operated)
• Notepad/pen/marker
• Water and food
• Medical needs

• Prescriptions or personal medications
• Extra pair of glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids
• Personal care and hygiene items
• List of allergies/blood type
• Hearing aids and batteries
• Insurance information

• Walking shoes, jacket, hat, change of clothes
• Emergency blanket, sleeping bag
• Cash (small bills and coins) and credit cards
• Duct tape
• Garbage bags
• First aid kit
• Identification papers, contact lists, resources list
• Computer and backup computer battery
• Communication equipment (cell phone with backup battery)

For more resources, please visit the following website:

Preparing for an Emergency

SES Emergency Services

Basic Disaster Supplies Kits 

FEMA Emergency Kit Supply Checklist