Tools & Supplies

During an emergency situation, having the right tools and supplies are very important.
  • Area map
  • Aluminum foil
  • Battery operated radio
  • Cash or traveler's check and change
  • Compass
  • Disinfectant
  • Extra batteries for devices
  • Family Disaster Plan
  • Fire extinguisher (ABC type)
  • Flash light
  • Household chlorine bleach
  • Manual can opener
  • Matches (in a waterproof container)
  • Medicine dropper
  • Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils
  • Needles and thread
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Plastic bucket with tight lid
  • Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation use)
  • Plastic sheeting
  • Plastic storage containers
  • Pliers
  • Shut-off wrench (to turn off household gas and water)
  • Signal flare
  • Tape
  • Toilet paper, towelettes, personal hygiene items
  • Tube tent
  • Whistle