Supply Storage
Supplies should be well marked and stored in the order in which they will be used.
Clearly mark every container as to contents, amounts and expiration dates. This eases distribution and the taking of inventory.
Supplies for each operation should be stored with other supplies for that operation and in the order in which they will be used.
Stacks of boxes or containers should be anchored to the walls.
It is a good idea to use signage inside the container to assist staff in locating equipment and supplies.
Colored Duct Tape can be purchased at hardware stores and used for labeling. Little else sticks in temperature extremes. The colors can be used to denote different stations and keep like supplies together during deployment. It sticks to itself VERY well, so banding a box or other object with duct tape ensures that it will stay attached.
A hand truck could assist in supply distribution.
Packing supplies in ziplock bags in groups of 10 or 15 makes for quick distribution and keeps unused items from getting wet in the rain.
INVENTORY
A supply and equipment inventory is used in planning, purchasing, and the actual response to the disaster or emergency.
Your school should always have an up-to-date inventory.
How your inventory information will be used, will determine the format of your final inventory document.
o Do you want to tell at a glance what is in each box?
o Do you want to know total amounts, such as how many space blankets, 4 x 4 bandages, or flashlights you have?
A listing of what items are available in the storage container should be valuable for the Incident Commander and Student Care staff, as well as the complete inventory for Logistics.
Even in simple emergencies, the Incident Commander, Attendance/Student Release response stations are activated.
Search/Rescue Teams tend to assemble and gear up where their gear resides. Mounting the gear on the inside panel of the doors brings the gear out to them. This places team members out of the traffic flow of the container.