Essential tools for disaster recovery

Essential tools for disaster recovery: "
This list was submitted by Adam Grundleger. He says, “This list is by no means all-inclusive, but it’s what I can remember from being through hurricanes and heavy storms.” Bad weather and natural disasters never seem to take a vacation, and having the right tools can make a huge difference in how quickly a home and family recover. Thanks, Adam, for a great list! I think it will come in handy when shopping for birthdays and Christmas!

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1. Gas/water shutoff tool (Know where the shut-off valves are.)
2. Fire extinguishers (Check to insure they are charged and the appropriate type.)
3. Claw hammer, 16 oz; sledge if available
4. Nails, assorted sizes (Have several boxes as they can go quick.)
5. Set of screwdrivers, including hex and torx for equipment repair
6. Set of metric and standard wrenches
7. Set of metric and standard sockets with ratchet
8. Assortment of wood screws, nuts and bolts
9. Level, layout square, combination square, plumb bob
10. Saws, at least one good crosscut saw and one bow saw
11. An axe and hatchet, machete if available
12. Shovels and other gardening equipment
13. Chainfall/come-along
14. Ratchet straps
15. Cordage, paracord up to dock line
16. Ladders, extension and step
17. Tape measure
18. Epoxy (I like JB Weld.)
19. Duct tape
20. Baling wire
21. Construction adhesive
22. Sealant caulk
23. Sealant foam

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