Tools and Supplies

Necessary Tools and Supplies
  • Mess kits or paper cups, plates, and plastic utensils*
  • Emergency Preparedness Manual*
  • Battery-operated radio and extra batteries*
  • Flashlight and extra batteries*
  • Fire extinguisher - Small canister, ABC type
  • Tube tent
  • Pliers
  • Duct tape
  • Compass
  • Matches in a waterproof container
  • Aluminum foil
  • Plastic storage containers
  • Signal flare(s)
  • Paper and pencil
  • Needles and thread
  • Work gloves
  • Medicine dropper
  • Shutoff wrench (to turn off gas and water)
  • Whistle
  • Plastic sheeting
  • Sanitation supplies
  • Toilet paper, towelettes*
  • Soap, liquid detergent*
  • Feminine supplies*
  • Personal hygiene items*
  • Plastic garbage bags and ties (for personal sanitation use)
  • Plastic bucket with tight lid
  • Disinfectant
  • Household chlorine bleach
*Items marked with an asterisk are recommended for evacuation.