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BCM - Emergency Pack

One of the most useful actions that you can take to cope in an emergency is to have a prepared “Emergency Pack” in advance. Items that you may wish to include are:

Documents:

• Business Continuity Plan
  
• List of Employees and Contact Details
  
• List of Customers and Suppliers
  
• Contacts details for emergency glaziers and building contractors
  
• Contact details for utility companies
  
• Building site plan (including utility shut-off points)
  
• Latest stock and equipment inventory
  
• Insurance company details
  
• Financial and banking information
  
• Engineering plans and drawings
  
• Product lists and specifications
  
• Formulas and trade secrets
  
• Local authority contact details
  
• Headed stationery and company seals and documents

Equipment:

• Computer back-up tapes / disks / USB memory sticks or flash drives
• Spare keys / security codes
• Torch and spare batteries
• Hazard cordon tape
• Message pads, paper and/or card
  
• Marker pens (for temporary signs)
  
• General stationery (pens, paper, tape, etc)
  
• Mobile telephone with credit available and charger
  
• Disposable camera
  
• Cash/Money
  
• First Aid Kit
  
• Radio (preferably wind-up)
  
• Megaphone
  
• Basic small tool kit

Ensure that this pack is stored safely and securely off-site (in another location). Ensure items in the pack are checked regularly, kept up to date and working. Remember cash/credit cards may be required for emergency expenditure.