Emergency Tools Supplies

Page Updated on November 24, 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)
• safety glasses