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