Disaster Recovery Kit Checklist

August 28, 2023

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A disaster, no matter how great or small, can be a hectic time in both your professional and personal life. This disaster recovery kit checklist will provide a breakdown of the items necessary to initiate recovery procedures in the wake of an interruption. One of the primary functions of any recovery kit should be protecting the important records and emergency items of a business in order to ensure a smooth reconstruction of vital information and operations following any disaster. Several kits should be prepared and be easily accessible so that restoration procedures can begin immediately.

This download will give you a printable checklist of items needed to prepare for a disaster. It includes tasks related to the following topics:

Developing a Business Continuity Plan
Safeguarding Important Records
Protecting Office Supplies/Operating System Installation Disks/Software Licensing Keys
Gathering Emergency Items
Business Sanitation
Disaster Prep and Recovery Tools
Grab & Go Kits for Employees

Business Continuity Plan Important Records

Insurance Policies
Fixed Asset Inventory
Contracts
Employee Information
Key Contact Information (Hard Copy)

Office Supplies/Operating System Installation Disks/Software Licensing Keys

Software installation disks
Software licensing keys
Hardware serial numbers
Stamps
Writing utensils & notepads
Stapler & staples
Tape
Printer paper
Calculators
Letterhead

Emergency Items

Petty Cash
Water (one gallon per person per day)
Map of the area
Three day supply of non-perishable food
Battery powered/crank radio
Flashlight
Extra batteries
First aid kit
Whistle to signal for help
Can opener for food (if kit contains food)
Blankets
Mobile Device Chargers
Fuel Company Vehicles

Sanitation

Dust/filter masks
Moist towelettes
Plastic garbage bags
Paper towels

Tools

Duct tape
Pocket knife
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Screwdriver
Lighter/matches (sealed in a plastic bag)
Gloves

Grab & Go Kits for Employees

Medications
First aid kit
Cash
Emergency contact information

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