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Emergency Tools Supplies
Page Updated on
July 28, 2007
Tools
shovel
hammer with claw to remove nails
rubber mallet
phillips screwdrivers (a variety of sizes)
flathead screwdrivers (a variety of sizes)
jeweler's screwdrivers
allen wrenches
adjustable wrench
wrench set
socket and ratchet set with extension handle
crescent wrenches
channel lock pliers
needle nose pliers
wire cutters
wire strippers
vice grips
assorted nuts and bolts
assorted screws and anchors
assorted nails
chisel set
metal file (to sharpen tools)
tin snips
heavy duty scissors
utility knife
hack saw
bow saw
handsaw
chainsaw
large ax
large pick ax
small hatchet
hand crank drill
propane torch with spark lighter
handheld circular saw with an assortment of blades
handheld power drill with an assortment of bits
handheld rotary tool with an assortment of bits
handheld reciprocating saw
sand paper and block
handheld sander
soldering iron
solder and flux
circuit tester
pry bar
wood glue
all purpose "white" glue
"super" glue
glue gun and glue sticks
staple gun and staples
assortment of clamps
metal tape measure with belt clip (the longer the better)
razor blade scraper
putty knife
sharpening stone
duct tape
electrical tape
magnifying glass
level
multi-tool (such as a Leatherman with as many functions as possible and a case that attaches to your belt)
Swiss army knife (with as many functions as possible and a case that attaches to your belt)
assorted paint brushes (great for dusting things off)
ladder (an aluminum or fiberglass frame that can be configured into a variety of ladder shapes is best)
pencils, erasers, and pencil sharpeners
pens
pocket size spiral notebooks
large spiral notebooks
butcher paper (for making banners to help guide people)
large markers
bold color spray paint (in some natural disasters, street signs and house numbers can be destroyed, so it may be necessary to spray paint your insurance policy number or address on your home)
medium ABC rated fire extinguisher
sturdy rope (such as that used for rock climbing)
clothes line
clothes pins
fishing line
nylon tie-down rope
waterproof matches
kitchen matches in a waterproof / fire-resistant container
small butane lighters
long butane lighters
magnesium and flint fire starter kit
whistle for each person
plastic tarp
hose
assorted electrical wire
sturdy wire for fastening
watch for each person
air filter with HEPA filter (preferably with an ionizing feature)
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