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Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes. With hurricane season in full swing, here are materials that you should have on hand in the event of a weather or man-made disaster courtesy of Berkley Asset Protection.
- Dehumidifier
- Battery-operated or hand-crank NOAA Weather Radio to get critical information from the National Weather Service
- 50-ft extension cord (grounded)
- Portable electric fan
- Wet vacuum
- Paper towels and sponges
- Mop and broom
- Gloves (rubber/leather); rubber boots and aprons for cleanup
- Plastic sheeting or tarps
- Scissors and duct tape
- Hurricane lamp and oil, or battery powered-light
- Emergency contact information for your business, including vendors, employees, local repair firms
- Camera to take photos of damage
- Water
- Food (nonperishable)
- Flashlight
- Extra batteries
- First-aid kit
- Multi-purpose tool
- Emergency blanket
- Map(s) of the area
- Tools/supplies for securing your business (hammer, nails, tarps; if you have storage available, plywood)
- Extra set of keys
- Copies of business documents on a flash drive and backed up to an off-site computer
Be proactive! Develop a plan and execute!
For additional Loss Control tips, visit BerkleyAssetPro.com/Loss-Prevention. If you have questions, please contact Berkley Asset Protection at 212-922-0659 or marketing@berkleyassetpro.com.
