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... and operational instructions, fire and evacuation plans, and so forth. Vital records first should be duplicated or triplicated, then stored with an off-site records-management company. Your off-site storage location should be a reasonable distance from your facility but far enough away to minimize the possibility of similar damage or destruction. At least one copy of each vital record should be secured at a fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.) . At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does not have a formal records-management plan or if your plan has not been reviewed by a professional, contact a professional records-management company. It should be able to help you develop your plan and provide the appropriate level of disaster protection your records need. Douglas M. Henderson, CDRP ... plan,* client lists, floor plans, marketing lists, site maps and drawings, etc. Tax: Contracts and agreements, tax returns, etc. (* ) Your business continuation plan should record important emergency information such as employee and emergency telephone numbers, equipment repair and operational instructions, fire and evacuation plans, and so forth. Vital records first should be duplicated or triplicated, then stored with an off-site records-management company. Your off-site storage location should be a reasonable distance from your facility but far enough away to minimize the possibility of similar damage or destruction. At least one copy of each vital record should be secured at a fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.) . At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does ...

... and operational instructions, fire and evacuation plans, and so forth. Vital records first should be duplicated or triplicated, then stored with an off-site records-management company. Your off-site storage location should be a reasonable distance from your facility but far enough away to minimize the possibility of similar damage or destruction. At least one copy of each vital record should be secured at a fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.) . At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does not have a formal records-management plan or if your plan has not been reviewed by a professional, contact a professional records-management company. It should be able to help you develop your plan and provide the appropriate level of disaster protection your records need. Douglas M. Henderson, CDRP ... plan,* client lists, floor plans, marketing lists, site maps and drawings, etc. Tax: Contracts and agreements, tax returns, etc. (* ) Your business continuation plan should record important emergency information such as employee and emergency telephone numbers, equipment repair and operational instructions, fire and evacuation plans, and so forth. Vital records first should be duplicated or triplicated, then stored with an off-site records-management company. Your off-site storage location should be a reasonable distance from your facility but far enough away to minimize the possibility of similar damage or destruction. At least one copy of each vital record should be secured at a fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.) . At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does ...

... and operational instructions, fire and evacuation plans, and so forth. Vital records first should be duplicated or triplicated, then stored with an off-site records-management company. Your off-site storage location should be a reasonable distance from your facility but far enough away to minimize the possibility of similar damage or destruction. At least one copy of each vital record should be secured at a fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.) . At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does not have a formal records-management plan or if your plan has not been reviewed by a professional, contact a professional records-management company. It should be able to help you develop your plan and provide the appropriate level of disaster protection your records need. Douglas M. Henderson, CDRP ... plan,* client lists, floor plans, marketing lists, site maps and drawings, etc. Tax: Contracts and agreements, tax returns, etc. (* ) Your business continuation plan should record important emergency information such as employee and emergency telephone numbers, equipment repair and operational instructions, fire and evacuation plans, and so forth. Vital records first should be duplicated or triplicated, then stored with an off-site records-management company. Your off-site storage location should be a reasonable distance from your facility but far enough away to minimize the possibility of similar damage or destruction. At least one copy of each vital record should be secured at a fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.) . At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does ...

... and operational instructions, fire and evacuation plans, and so forth. Vital records first should be duplicated or triplicated, then stored with an off-site records-management company. Your off-site storage location should be a reasonable distance from your facility but far enough away to minimize the possibility of similar damage or destruction. At least one copy of each vital record should be secured at a fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.) . At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does not have a formal records-management plan or if your plan has not been reviewed by a professional, contact a professional records-management company. It should be able to help you develop your plan and provide the appropriate level of disaster protection your records need. Douglas M. Henderson, CDRP ... plan,* client lists, floor plans, marketing lists, site maps and drawings, etc. Tax: Contracts and agreements, tax returns, etc. (* ) Your business continuation plan should record important emergency information such as employee and emergency telephone numbers, equipment repair and operational instructions, fire and evacuation plans, and so forth. Vital records first should be duplicated or triplicated, then stored with an off-site records-management company. Your off-site storage location should be a reasonable distance from your facility but far enough away to minimize the possibility of similar damage or destruction. At least one copy of each vital record should be secured at a fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.) . At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does ...

...fortified site (vaults, fireproof cabinets, etc.). At a minimum, important records should be duplicated and stored off-site. If your organization does...

... family members will meet following the evacuation. Post your completed emergency floor plan in an accessible location such as inside a cupboard or closet door, back porch, or garage. Inform family members, baby sitters, and neighbors where it can be found in case of an emergency. HOME PREPAREDNESS Place large and heavy objects on lower shelves. Securely fasten shelves to walls. Remove glass bottles from medicine cabinets and from above or around the bathtub and sink. Remove all flammable liquids such as painting and cleaning products to the garage or outside cupboard. Store in proper containers. Make sure your home or place of work has ample exits that will not be blocked with fallen debris. Fasten all top-heavy furniture such as refrigerators, tall bookcases, and glass cabinets, to the walls by means of hooks ... purposes so radios will be your best source of information. First aid kit: Have a first aid kit and book such as the Standard First Aid and Personal Safety by the American National Red Cross. Have members of your household take basic first aid and CPR courses. Food: Have sufficient canned or dehydrated food and powdered milk for at least two weeks of meals. Water: It should be stored in airtight containers and replaced about every 12 months. A family of 4 should have about 6 gallons for 3 days. Also have purification tablets, but read the label on the bottle before using them. Pipe wrenches and crescent wrenches for turning off gas and water mains. HOW TO USE THE FLOOR PLANS Draw your house or apartment floor plan. Don't worry about how it looks- the ...

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... six months. Store at least 3 gallons per person to be prepared for a 72-hour period. Tools. A pipe wrench and crescent wrench are handy for turning off gas and water mains. You can also be prepared for an earthquake by being aware of and eliminating or minimizing possible hazards in your home. These hazards include: Tall, heavy furniture that could topple, such as bookcases, china cabinets, and wall units. Consider bolting these to the wall. Hot water heaters that can pull away from pipes and rupture. Large appliances that could move far enough to rupture gas or electrical lines. Hanging plants in heavy pots that could swing free of hooks. Heavy picture frames or mirrors over the bed. Latches on kitchen or other cabinets that will not hold the door closed during shaking. ... windows. 6. Plan a family evacuation and relocation strategy. (The next three items usually are recommended at the time of a hurricane watch or during Earthquake Preparedness' week. However, waiting until then is not a good idea. First, consider the threat of tornadoes, aftershocks, and other sudden catastrophes. And, second, when a hurricane approaches or after a quake has hit, stores may run out of what you need as others make a beeline to stock up, too.) 7. Keep a supply of nonperishable foods and an emergency water supply; have essential drugs and first-aid kit available in your medicine chest. Keep these supplies fresh. 8. Keep fresh batteries available for transistor radios and flash lights, and an extra supply of fuel for portable grills and stoves ...

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