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PLANNING TO STAY IN BUSINESS WHEN AN EMERGENCY HAPPENS
Business continuity depends on advance planning. Becky Marquis of the Dept. of Homeland Security discusses how to stay in business after an emergency.

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Resources

Emergency Preparedness Resources

Emergency Preparedness

Plan ahead or be sorry later

Business continuity depends on advance planning to manage man-made and natural disasters. You should plan in advance to manage
emergency situations.

Task
Lighting

Generators

Disinfectant Cleaners

Two-Way Radios

Torpedo
Heaters

We're there for you in an emergency

Think Grainger first in an emergency. Call 800-CALL-WWG and we will open a branch so you can get what you need fast--even nights and weekends (a $50 fee may apply). Grainger has more than 350,000 products in stock, and our more than 400 local branches are staffed by experienced customer service professionals who can help you find exactly what you need--fast.

EMERGENCY TOPICS

Evacuation & rescue

Containment & cleanup

Natural disasters

Fire protection

Personal protection

Evacuation & rescue

To reduce confusion and save lives, develop evacuation plans with diagrams that clearly show locations
of fire extinguishers, fire pull switches, exits, emergency shelter areas, and outside gathering areas. These products from Grainger can help if you are in an evacuation or rescue situation.

Emergency Flashlights

Power Failure Lights

Marking &
Striping Paint

Emergency
Exit Fixtures

2-Way
Radios

MORE ABOUT
EVACUATION & RESCUE

Can you communicate when
it counts?

Try OSHA's Evacuation eTool

The logistics of responding to large-scale emergencies

View an Evacuation Planning Guide for Employers

Employers' guide to Evacuating Employees with Disabilities

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Generator
Storm-Ready Kits

Containment & cleanup

After an emergency, business is interrupted, employees may be traumatized, and your facility and inventory may be damaged. Let Grainger help you fix the damage and get back to normal fast. Call 800-CALL-WWG and we will open a branch--even nights and weekends (a $50 fee may apply).

Remote
Inspection

Confined Space
Ventilation

Trash Bags

Respiratory
Equipment

Emergency
Spill Kits

MORE ABOUT
CONTAINMENT & CLEANUP

EPA: Stormwater spill prevention planning

EPA: Response and cleanup technologies

CDC: Prevention and remediation strategies for control/removal of mold

Work.com: Guide to avoiding hazardous waste trouble

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Hoists, Winches, Rigging

Natural disasters

A natural disaster can devastate your community and your business, but you can take steps to prepare
for them and reduce their impact on your operation. Take an in-depth look at the products Grainger offers to help you prepare for and recover from hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, power outages, tornados and wildfires.

Fireproof
Safes

Vehicle Recovery Straps

Portable Heaters

NOAA Weather Radios

Disinfectant

MORE ABOUT
NATURAL DISASTERS

Plan to stay in business with this guide from Ready.gov

Pandemic influenza
tools for businesses

Download FEMA's Emergency Management Guide for Industry

EPA: Natural disasters and weather emergencies

IBHS: Disaster planning toolkit

Air
Cleaners

Fire protection

The lives of your employees, customers and occupants depend on your facility's fire protection.
These products from Grainger can help you avoid fires, limit their development and spread, and bring them under control fast.

Fire
Extinguishers

Fire Hose
Nozzles

Fire Alarms &
Warnings

Smoke & CO
Alarms

Burn First Aid

MORE ABOUT
FIRE PROTECTION

Download a sample fire prevention plan

View OSHA's Fire Protection Checklist

Try OSHA's eTool:
Fire Safety Advisor 1.0

Try OSHA's eTool:
Evacuation Plans & Procedures

View OSHA's information on
fire safety

Flame Resistant
Clothing

Smoke
Removal

Personal protection

Although personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to keeping workers safe, OSHA recommends that you do not rely on PPE devices alone to provide protection against hazards. Use PPE in conjunction with guards, engineering controls, and sound manufacturing practices.

MORE ABOUT
PERSONAL PROTECTION

View Online Safety Library: PPE

OSHA: Assessing the need for PPE

Find out which PPE you need for specific hazards you face

Try OSHA's Respiratory Protection eTool

Try OSHA's Eye and Face Protection eTool

Respiratory
Protection

Additional resources

Grainger resources
• Homeland Security	• Information for first responders
• View tips on preparing for specific emergencies	• Visit our Safety Resource Center
• Make a Personal List of supplies before you need them	• Create custom signs

Industry resources
• Environmental Protection Agency	• Federal Emergency Management Agency
• Occupational Safety & Health Administration	• Department of Health & Human Services
• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention	• National Emergency Management Association