Large office kits support emergency planning by placing modular supplies at multiple staging points across floors or departments. At this scale, evacuation may be delayed or not possible, and large groups often remain sheltered within work areas until building level resources are active. Kits use a bin based approach where each bin supports approximately 30 to 50 personnel. For example, offices with 60 to 100 staff use two bins, which typically support about 35 personnel per bin.
Each bin contains a full set of personal supplies for its assigned group, including food bars, water pouches, blankets, and masks. Shared resources such as sanitation supplies, first aid materials, lighting, basic tools, and communication items are distributed across bins so each location retains essential capabilities if another area cannot be reached during an emergency. This creates a redundant and scalable model that supports shelter in place readiness and allows floor level teams to begin initial response actions.
This planning structure aligns with common guidance for short duration shelter in place and 72 hour preparedness. Contents include long shelf life food and water, first aid supplies, sanitation items, lighting, blankets, basic tools, and communication materials suitable for earthquakes, power outages, evacuation delays, shelter in place events, and interruptions to building systems. Standardized configurations support training, simplify rotation cycles, and allow organizations to deploy the same model across multiple floors or facilities.
For larger deployments, bins scale in 30 to 50 person increments. For example, a workforce of 250 personnel uses five bins placed across defined areas to support approximately 50 personnel each. This modular approach makes planning predictable and allows easy expansion across additional floors or departments.
FAQ
How many people does each bin support?
Each bin contains personal supplies for approximately 30 to 50 personnel. A 70 person office uses two bins, which typically support about 35 people per bin.
How should bins be staged in a large office?
Bins are placed at accessible points on each floor or within defined departments. Placement near shared work areas or floor warden locations allows faster access during shelter in place.
Why use multiple bins for large offices?
Separating supplies creates redundancy and improves access. If one location cannot be reached, other bins still provide complete personal supplies and shared resources for their assigned personnel.
Do these kits support 72 hour planning?
Yes. Kits include food, water, blankets, masks, sanitation items, lighting, and first aid supplies intended to support early response actions during short duration shelter in place conditions.
Can kits be customized for our building layout?
Yes. Additional bins, trauma modules, radios, or floor specific add-ons can be added. Kits can also include company branding with printed logos or custom sticker labels for identification across multiple floors.
