# Emergency preparation for restaurants

You can't predict when a walk-in will go down or if a flood will drown out a week's worth of profits.

But you _can_ take precautions to get your restaurants prepared for the day an emergency strikes.

Unsure where to begin? We have you covered.

# Prepare for the worst, hope for the best.

Start by building an Emergency Preparation Kit so you have the basics on hand.

Then, review our checklists for equipment, inclement weather, and natural disaster-related emergencies.

# Build an Emergency Preparation Kit

### Get proactive before your team needs to react.

Keeping small items on hand can lead to big benefits when disaster strikes.

We recommend that every restaurant keep these things in stock for emergencies.

Your Emergency Preparation Kit should include:

* * *

-  J-B Weld
-  Extra batteries
-  Metal drain snakes
-  And more!

[GET THE FULL LIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Emergency%20Preparation%20Kit_86%20Repairs.pdf)

# Emergency preparation checklists

Understand how to prepare for specific emergencies, figure out what to do in the moment, and get an idea of how to handle the aftermath.

Download a PDF checklist for each of the most common emergencies that restaurants face.

EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY

### Power outage

Protect profits, staff, and customers when your power goes out.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Power%20Outage%20Checklist_86%20Repairs-1.pdf)

EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY

### Refrigeration down

Keep your cool (even when your equipment can't) and take action.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Refrigeration%20Down%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY

### Grease trap backup

The grease trap shouldn't clog your restaurant's ability to make profits.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Grease%20Trap%20Backup%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY

### Kitchen fire

Contain the flames to keep your staff and customers safe.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Kitchen%20Fire%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY

### Robbery

Don't be a target for thieves. It's all about visibility.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Robbery%20Prevention%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY

### Card reader down

Take charge when your POS is out of commission with these tips.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Card%20Reader%20Down%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

EXTREME WINTER WEATHER

Don't get iced out of profits. Maintain business as usual with this winter weather checklist.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Extreme%20Winter%20Weather%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

EXTREME HEAT

High temps? Don't sweat it. Keep customers and staff comfortable with our guidance.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Extreme%20Heat%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

NATURAL DISASTER

### Hurricane

Your plans belong in a best-in-class category.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Hurricane%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

NATURAL DISASTER

### Flood

The tide is high, but your business can hold on.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Flood%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

NATURAL DISASTER

### Drought

Prevent restaurant profits from drying up.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Drought%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

NATURAL DISASTER

### Wildfire

Protect an income stream from getting scorched.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Wildfire%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

NATURAL DISASTER

### Tornado

Plot twist: the plans begin before the Warning hits.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Tornado%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)

NATURAL DISASTER

### Earthquake

No need to be shook if you've prepared properly.

[DOWNLOAD CHECKLIST](https://www.86repairs.com/hubfs/Earthquake%20Checklist_86%20Repairs.pdf)