Emergency supplies and tools

Also consider having the following items on hand:

• Flashlight for each family member
• Battery powered radio or television
• Plenty of extra batteries
• Fire Extinguishers, ABC type
• Matches in a waterproof container
• Filter masks
• Tube tent
• Pliers
• Tape
• Compass
• Signal flare
• Shut-off wrench, to turn off household gas and water

• Heavyweight garbage bags or plastic sheeting, duct tape and utility knife for covering broken windows

• Emergency preparedness manual