Equipment

Under a well-organized disaster recovery plan, the following equipment should be either readily available or locally accessible (see Emergency supplies, Other supplies on site, Supplies and equipment off site, and Suppliers).

• Plastic crates or cardboard boxes.
• Waxed paper or freezer wrap.
• Tags, paper, clipboards, and waterproof marking pens for labeling boxes and recording their contents and location.
• Protective clothing (aprons, hard hats, rubber boots, rubber gloves, respirators).
• Fans, lighting, dehumidifiers, and electric generators as necessary.
• Book trucks and hand trucks to help move boxes.

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