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Tools and Supplies
At the time of emergency, tools and supplies are the items that come handy undoubtedly. As per the disastrous event that has struck and the situation caused hence, you may need certain items that are very important to have to deal with bad times better. The crux of the matter is that it is better to have something and not to just show need for it.
The emergency tools and supplies that any one may need the most at the time of evacuation must be kept handy. They should be in an easy to carry container or bag with all the necessary items. In the effect of evacuation, the emergency authorities will also provide you with a set up of a temporary shelter for residential purpose in the affected area.
Emergency Tools and Supplies that you need
Here is the list of emergency items that you need. You may have all of them at home, you just need to collect them.
General items
- Portable battery operated radio or television
- Flashlights and extra batteries
- Useful tools--shovel, pliers, knife and screwdriver
- Shut-off wrench
- Liquid bleach for water purification
- Money
- Candle and holder
- Lighter or matches well packed
- Fire extinguisher Type ABC
- Extra car and house keys
- Extra pair of glasses
- Paper and pencil
- Whistle
- Non-electric can opener
- Utility knife
- Plastic sheeting
- Aluminum foil
- Signal flares
- Scissors
- Playing cards or games
- Plastic sheeting
- Heavy rope
- Safety goggles
- Heavy work gloves
- Disposable dust masks
- Large garbage bags
- Compass and a map of your area
- Duct and masking tape
- Liquid detergent, disinfectant
- Plastic bucket with tight lid
- Personal hygiene items
- Chemical light sticks
Kitchen items
- Paper plates
- Foam cups
- Plastic utensils
- Plastic storage containers
- Mess Kit
- Sterno cans
Sanitation
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Liquid detergent
- Women sanitation supplies
- Personal hygiene items
- Disinfectant
- Plastic garbage bags
- Ties
- Plastic bucket (tight lid)
- Chlorine bleach for household purposes
Bedding and Clothing
- Sturdy shoes
- Rain gear
- Sleeping bags or Blankets
- Hat
- Gloves
- Thermal underwear
- Tube tent
Storing Your Supplies
After you know what all items to collect to be used at the time of emergency, it is time to put them all together. There are many options for storing your emergency supplies.
- Separate all the supplies and store them in the individual small plastic containers.
- Store all smaller containers in one large container.
- You can discriminate the different tools and supplies in a way that the firs aid supplies in one container, tools and other supplies in another container, special needs in another container and like this.
- Other possible storage options can be large trash container, camping backpack or sports duffle bag.
- If you are a large family you need more than one container or duffle bag.
- Keep all the supplies at a place that is cool and dark, just as in a closet.
- Be sure that the place you have selected is comparatively safe and easy to access at the time of disaster.