Disaster Relief
We recognize that we have a role in contributing to humanitarian programs and relief efforts. Meanwhile, closer to home for our operations, our responsibilities extend to (support) critical needs and sustainable development in our local communities. Throughout the world, CSL and its employees have raised or donated much-needed money, medicines and equipment to areas (devastate) by sudden crisis.
●Australian Bushfires
In the past few years, CSL has been monitoring the bushfire crisis in Australia and the destruction has been causing. In recognition of the extent of the emergency and in keeping with our commitment to support communities (experience) sudden crisis, CSL has pledged a $500, 000 AUD donation that will help provide urgently needed aid to people and wildlife affected by the situation. CSL's funds (channel) through the Australian Red Cross, the State based fire authorities and wildlife agencies. CSL's corporate donation, the company will match dollar-for-dollar all employee donations to those affected by the bushfire disaster.
●Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm, struck the east coast of the US in August, (cause) an estimated US $125 billion in damages. operations were being expanded in affected areas, such as Greater Houston, Texas, CSL committed US$150, 000 in support of relief efforts and matched in full a further US $25, 195 raised by employees.
A total of US $200, 391 was donated to United Way of Greater Houston to support families and individuals affected by the second (costly) hurricane to hit the US. In addition, Seqirus donated 22, 500 doses of influenza vaccine (help) displaced residents fight the onset of influenza.
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A. Preparing drinking water is a necessity in case any emergency strikes. B. Placing an employee or several employees in charge of this task is a good idea. C. A first aid kit and fire extinguishers are a must when putting together disaster supplies. D. Try to have at least three days of food and water to cover the number of employees you have. E. Planning for an emergency is not much different from planning for an event or vacation. F. If the area is blocked off and people are stranded at your business, food and water, plus safety equipment, are needed. |
How do I Choose the Best Disaster Supplies?
Choosing the best disaster supplies for your business should be based on the needs you and your employees and customers would likely have during an emergency. Your emergency plan should fit the size and location of your business and basic disaster supplies should be stored in a disaster kit.
It is considerate to prepare extra to allow for clients or temporary workers that may be inside your business if a natural disaster or other emergency strikes. Include preparation essentials such as manual can openers, eating utensils and paper plates, along with the canned or packaged foods.
Any food purchased for the disaster kit should have "best before" dates. When the dates indicate that the food is within a month of expiring, you can donate it to a food bank and restock your emergency food supplies. You can appoint a crisis management team from your staff to hold regular meetings to help you create a disaster preparedness plan that includes assembling disaster supplies in a certain storage closet within the workplace.
Disaster supplies should include plastic sheeting and duct tape(强力胶布) to use to shield off damaged areas. Plastic garbage bags and paper supplies such as toilet tissue and paper towels should be included in a disaster kit for a business. Flashlights and radios with extra batteries are also needed in disaster preparedness, and you can add the tools and cleaning supplies which you think would be needed in an emergency.
Anyhow, take time to think about what disaster supplies your business, employees and customers are likely to need and make sure your emergency plans are put into place.