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Disaster Recovery Kit Checklist
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December 19, 2022
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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 plastic bag)
    Gloves

    Grab & Go Kits for Employees

    Medications
    First aid kit
    Cash
    Emergency contact information

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