When hurricanes and tropical storms strike, the risk to property goes beyond wind and rain. Floodwater often mixes with oils, gasoline, and hazardous chemicals, creating serious safety and environmental hazards. Having the right spill kit on hand can make a big difference in protecting both your home or facility and your team.
What’s Inside a Hurricane Spill Kit?
Spill kits are carefully designed collections of absorbents and safety tools to address a variety of storm-related issues:
- Poly Absorbents: Depending on the size of the kit, you may find universal or oil-specific socks, pads, and pillows that stop leaks, catch drips, and surround pooling water.
- Granular Absorbents: Can be used to soak up large areas of oil, gasoline, chemicals, and water-based liquids, turning them into a dry and easy-to-dispose-of solid.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Safety gear included in the kit protects responders from potentially hazardous chemicals that may mix with floodwater.
- Flood Defense Tools: Large kits can include absorbent booms, oversized socks with netting, rope and clips that can be connected to form barriers. These can act as berms at large doorways or around structures to protect against water intrusion.
Durable and Weather-Resistant Storage
Most spill kits come in polyethylene drums, which are weather-tight and suitable for storage in warehouses, loading docks, or garages. These durable containers are also ideal for transporting kits during emergency response and for disposing of used absorbents safely.
Sizes and Customization
Drum spill kits are available in a range of sizes, from small 6.5-gallon kits to 95-gallon options. Spill Hero offers both standard and customizable kits, designed to meet the specific needs of your facility or emergency response plan.
Be Prepared with Spill Hero
When storms hit, preparation is your best defense. With the right spill kit, you can reduce property damage, protect your team, and respond quickly to hazardous situations. Spill Hero has the kit for you—ready to help you stay prepared when it matters most.
