Workplace Emergency Kits help businesses, offices, warehouses, and facilities stay prepared for earthquakes, power outages, shelter-in-place events, evacuations, and other emergencies. Our kits meet FEMA, OSHA, and Red Cross preparedness guidelines and provide employees with the essential supplies needed to remain safe, informed, and supported during disruptions.
We offer a full range of workplace preparedness solutions, including employee 72-hour kits, office survival kits, earthquake response kits, evacuation backpacks, and bulk emergency supplies for large groups. Each kit includes long-shelf-life drinking water, emergency food rations, first aid supplies, sanitation materials, communication tools, flashlights, masks, gloves, and warmth items. Larger kits also include tools and equipment suited for facility-level response.
Workplace kits are ideal for offices, schools, corporate campuses, manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, hospitals, government buildings, and small businesses. Whether staff need to shelter in place or evacuate, these kits ensure that employers can support their duty of care and maintain safety standards.
All workplace emergency kits are assembled at More Prepared’s California warehouse using reliable, long-lasting supplies trusted by corporations, government agencies, and emergency managers. We also offer custom kits built to match organizational requirements, employee headcounts, facility layouts, and compliance standards. With ready-to-use workplace kits, your business can respond quickly and maintain continuity when disaster strikes.
FAQ
What should be included in a workplace emergency kit?
A workplace kit should include drinking water, food rations, first aid supplies, lighting, sanitation items, gloves, masks, communication tools, and basic emergency equipment. Larger workplaces may need additional tools, shelter items, and bulk supplies to support employees for 72 hours.
How many emergency kits does a business need?
Businesses typically provide one kit per employee or supplement with centralized office survival kits for larger groups. Facilities may also maintain bulk supplies for teams, break rooms, and emergency response areas. OSHA recommends adequate emergency supplies for every worker.
Are workplace emergency kits required by law?
While no federal law mandates complete kits, OSHA requires employers to provide access to emergency supplies, first aid, and safe working conditions. Many industries, schools, and government agencies maintain emergency kits to support compliance and duty-of-care responsibilities.
How long does food and water last in workplace kits?
Emergency food and water included in our workplace kits typically have a 5-year shelf life. First aid items and tools do not expire, but kits should be reviewed annually to replace outdated items and replenish anything that has been used.
What types of workplaces need emergency kits?
All workplaces benefit from preparedness, including offices, retail stores, schools, factories, warehouses, medical facilities, and government buildings. Kits support emergencies such as earthquakes, power outages, fires, and shelter-in-place situations.
Do workplace kits help with evacuation?
Yes, many workplaces use evacuation backpacks and safety tools to help guide staff out of a building quickly and safely. These kits include items such as light sticks, communication tools, whistles, and basic protection gear.
Can workplace emergency kits be customized?
Absolutely. More Prepared can customize kits based on employee count, facility size, hazards, and industry requirements. We offer tailored kits for corporate offices, industrial facilities, medical centers, schools, and government agencies.
Where should workplace emergency kits be stored?
Store kits where they are easily accessible: break rooms, reception areas, supply rooms, safety stations, or near exits. For large facilities, multiple kits should be placed throughout the building to ensure rapid access during emergencies.
