Medium office kits support emergency planning by staging essential supplies directly at the department or floor level, where employees can access items during the early stages of an incident. This scale is intended for workplaces with 20 to 100 personnel, including corporate offices, retail operations, medical groups, call centers, and multi suite buildings. Kits are configured so each floor or department has immediate access to water, food, lighting, sanitation supplies, and first aid resources while continuity actions begin.
A common deployment approach uses either a set of pails or wheeled bins depending on the number of employees. A 20 person kit uses three sanitation pails, each containing a portion of the supplies so they can be placed in different work areas. Kits for 30 to 50 personnel are packed into one wheeled bin for centralized placement, and kits for 60 to 100 personnel use two wheeled bins so each floor or department can access supplies without congestion during shelter in place.
Supplies are evenly distributed across the pails or bins to create redundancy. If one location becomes inaccessible, other pails or bins still provide the complete set of essential items for the assigned personnel. Per employee items such as food bars, water pouches, blankets, and masks are allocated proportionally across the kit configuration.
This planning structure supports short duration shelter in place procedures and aligns with common emergency guidance for 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, and shelter in place events. Standardized configurations support training, simplify rotation cycles, and allow organizations to deploy the same kit model across multiple offices or floors.
FAQ
How are kits packaged for different employee sizes
Kits for about 20 personnel use three sanitation pails placed in separate work areas. Kits for about 30 to 50 personnel use one wheeled emergency bin. Kits for about 60 to 100 personnel use two wheeled bins so each floor or department has direct access.
Why are supplies distributed across multiple pails or bins
Supplies are divided evenly so each pail or bin can support its assigned number of employees. This creates redundancy and improves access if one area cannot be reached during an emergency.
How many employees does each pail or bin support
Each wheeled bin typically supports about 30 to 50 employees. A 20 person kit uses three pails with supplies allocated evenly for the full group.
Where should bins or pails be placed
Kits are usually staged per floor or department. Placement near shared work areas or along internal evacuation routes allows faster access during shelter in place conditions.
Do these kits include food and water for everyone
Yes. Food bars and water pouches are allocated evenly across pails or bins to support the planned staff count for approximately 72 hours.
Can kits be customized for building layout
Yes. Additional pails, trauma kits, radios, PPE, or floor specific add-ons can be added. Kits can also include company branding with printed logos or custom sticker labels to support identification and deployment across multiple floors or office locations.
