Agency Disaster Supply Checklists

Modified: September 26, 2022

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First Aid, Safety, and Hygiene Supplies

  • First-aid kit
  • Stress-reliever medications (antacids, anti-diarrheal, etc.)
  • Pain-reliever medications (aspirin, acetaminophen, etc.)
  • Bug spray and wipes
  • Anti-itch cream
  • Adequate supply of personal medication (for each staff person)
  • Hand sanitizer gel and wipes
  • Wet wipes
  • Toilet paper
  • Diapers/related supplies
  • Personal hygiene supplies

Office Supplies

  • Staples
  • Tape
  • Pens
  • Stamps
  • File folders
  • Claims supplies
  • ACORD Notice of Loss forms
  • Agent Memo of Loss forms
  • Sample Coverage Forms (for adjusters)
  • Notice of Loss acknowledgement cards
  • City maps (for adjusters)

Shelter Supplies

  • Alternate supply source (such as generator)
  • Lanterns (LEDs are best, with no heat and low battery consumption)
  • Batteries (especially D batteries) and bulbs
  • Flashlights
  • Small LED desk lamps or individual head lamps
  • Crank or battery-operated radio
  • Fans (look for battery powered)
  • Candles
  • Cans of “Fix-a-flat”
  • Duct tape and/or other heavy-duty tape
  • Extension cords (regular and phone cords and couplers)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Gas/fuel for generators and lanterns (if not battery operated)
  • Manual phones that require no power to operate
  • Matches/lighters
  • Plastic/Visqueen/large garbage bags
  • Tarps
  • Trash can bags

Food and Beverages

  • Non-perishable food (canned or dried, including granola bars, nuts, raisins, pretzels, dried fruit, peanut butter, crackers, jerky, etc.)
  • Bottled water, instant coffee, sweetener, non-dairy creamer, tea, juice, soft drinks
  • Coolers, ice
  • Manual can opener
  • Eating and cooking utensils
  • Paper products such as plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and paper towels