Emergency Tools & Supplies

Emergency Tools and supplies are items that will undoubtedly come in handy during an disastrous event. Depending on the situation, you may only use certain items at any one time while other may not get used at all. The bottom line is that its better to have and not need, then to need and not have!      

Items that you would most likely need during an evacuation should be kept in an easy-to carry container or duffle bag - suggested items are marked with an asterisk (*). In the event of an evacuation, emergency officials will provide you with the location of a temporary shelter set up for residents of the affected area.    

If the list of items seems rather large, don't be alarmed, you probably have most of the items in your home already. All you have to do is gather them together and make an inventory list. For storage information, see: Storing Your Supplies. 

• Flashlight and extra batteries*
• Police Scanner or Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
• Sturdy Work Gloves
• Fire extinguisher (small canister ABC type)
• Non-electric can opener, utility knife*
• Plastic sheeting
• Duct Tape
• Pliers
• Compass
• Waterproof matches
• Aluminum foil
• Signal flares
• Paper, pencil
• Needles, thread
• Shut-off wrench (to turn off gas and water)
• Whistle
• Fire-Extingusher
• Chemical light sticks (very SAFE light source) 

Other Considerations:

• Portable Electric Generator (plus FUEL) - r Remember, light requires little energy from a generator. A 200-watt light bulb will light a camp well enough to read by. Creating heat or cold require large amounts of electricity. Your hair dryer probably requires 1500 watts of output to run. So purchase your generator with sufficient power for your needs. Or plan your appliances according to your generator's output. 

• Foam cups (works for both hot & cold drinks)
• Paper plates
• Plastic utensils (forks & spoons)*
• Plastic storage containers
• Mess Kit (available at any sporting goods store)
• Stirring Spoon 
• Several cans of Sterno (for cooking & heating)

For information on storing your supplies, see: Storing Your Supplies.

• Toilet paper, towelettes*
• Soap, liquid detergent*
• Feminine supplies*
• Personal hygiene items*
• Plastic garbage bags, ties (for personal sanitation uses)*
• Plastic bucket with tight lid
• Disinfectant
• Household chlorine bleach (can also be used for purifying water)

For information on storing your supplies, see: Storing Your Supplies.

Include at least one complete change of clothing and footwear per person.

• Sturdy shoes or work boots*
• Rain gear*
• Blankets or sleeping bags*
• Hat and gloves
• Thermal underwear
• Tube tent

For information on storing your supplies, see: Storing Your Supplies.

You can also purchase ready-made survival kits that contain many of the items listed above from online advertisers. These companies offer a complete line of survival kits including survival kits for individuals, groups, families, at home, in the office, or in the car. If an emergency strikes, you may not have time to gather the necessary essentials - a survival kits contain the essential items for emergency preparedness.

Emergency Tools & Supplies | Food & Water | Special Needs to Consider
Important Documents | Storing Your Supplies

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