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4-in-1 gas and water shutoff wrench
Ready.gov lists a wrench for turning off utilities. Shut gas off only if you smell gas or officials say to.
Role add-on: Fixer (Tools & Repair)
How to use it: Shutting Off Gas, Water, and Power
ShoestringOrbit 26097 emergency gas and water valve shutoff tool~$11.63 · AmazonShut gas off only if you smell gas or are told to; the gas company turns it back on.
Trail-TestedGeneric 4-in-1 gas and water shutoff wrench with pry bar~$15.99 · AmazonShut gas off only if you smell gas or are told to; the gas company turns it back on.
Top ShelfOn Duty 4-in-1 emergency gas and water shutoff tool~$24.45 · AmazonShut gas off only if you smell gas or are told to; the gas company turns it back on.
4-way sillcock key (water)
Opens commercial-style spigots for water when you're away from home.
Role add-on: Fixer (Tools & Repair)
ShoestringGeneric Multi-function water key, 2-pack~$7.29 (2 per pack) · Amazon
Trail-TestedHAUTMEC 4-way sillcock key set, 2-pack~$11.99 (2 per pack) · Amazon
Top ShelfDURATECH 4-way sillcock key set, 2-pack~$12.99 (2 per pack) · Amazon
Battery perimeter trip alarm
A loud alert around a campsite or back door.
Role add-on: Scout (Navigation & Security)
ShoestringBASU Sound Grenade by BASU 130 dB tripwire alarm~$24.99 · Amazon
Trail-TestedTactiko rechargeable perimeter trip alarm~$29.99 · Amazon
Top ShelfNo-name brand Perimeter trip alarm, motion sensor, 1 receiver + 2 sensors~$59.99 check size · Amazon Carbon monoxide alarm, battery
Required if anyone runs a heater, generator, or stove nearby. Test it monthly.
Role add-on: Fixer (Tools & Repair)
How to use it: Shutting Off Gas, Water, and Power · Sleep and Morale When the Power's Out · Using a Fire Extinguisher: PASS and When to Get Out
ShoestringFirst Alert battery carbon monoxide alarm~$21.99 · AmazonRequired if anyone runs a heater, generator, or stove nearby. Test it monthly per the maker.
Trail-TestedKidde AA battery carbon monoxide alarm~$27.97 · AmazonTest it monthly per the maker.
Top ShelfFirst Alert 10-year battery CO alarm with digital display~$44.49 · AmazonSealed battery; no swaps for 10 years per the maker.
Door-stop wedge alarm
Wedges a door shut and sounds if it's pushed. Home, hotel, or shelter.
Role add-on: Scout (Navigation & Security)
ShoestringGeneric Door-stop wedge alarm, 2-pack~$9.98 (2 per pack) · Amazon
Trail-TestedGeneric Door-stop wedge alarm, 120 dB, 2-pack~$12.98 (2 per pack) · Amazon
Top ShelfZZRUI door-stop wedge alarm, 4-pack~$19.99 (4 per pack) · Amazon
Plastic sheeting, 6-mil, 10 x 25 ft
Covers broken windows or seals a room with duct tape (Ready.gov).
Role add-on: Fixer (Tools & Repair)
ShoestringFrost King 6-mil plastic sheeting, 10 x 25 ft~$18.29 · AmazonTape it over broken windows or to seal a room; Ready.gov lists it with duct tape.
Trail-TestedGeneric 6-mil heavy-duty plastic sheeting, 10 x 25 ft~$24.98 · Amazon
Top ShelfFarm Plastic Supply 6-mil clear sheeting, 10 x 25 ft, 4-year UV rated~$49.99 · Amazon
Small fire-resistant document safe
Keeps papers and the USB drive at home. Ratings are the maker's.
Role add-on: Fixer (Tools & Repair)
How to use it: The Go-Binder: Documents, Cash, and Backups
ShoestringSentrySafe fire chest with key lock, 0.25 cu ft~$39.99 · AmazonFire-resistance ratings are the maker's; check the label.
Trail-TestedSentrySafe fire-resistant document box, 0.61 cu ft~$54.98 · AmazonFire-resistance ratings are the maker's; check the label.
Top ShelfSentrySafe HD4100 fire and water-resistant file box~$68.00 · AmazonFire and water ratings are the maker's; check the label.
Smoke alarm, 10-year battery
Works through an outage with no battery swaps for years, per the maker.
Role add-on: Fixer (Tools & Repair)
How to use it: Using a Fire Extinguisher: PASS and When to Get Out
ShoestringKidde 10-year battery smoke alarm, 20SD10~$32.47 · AmazonTest it monthly per the maker.
Trail-TestedKidde 10-year battery smoke alarm, 20SD10-V~$44.97 · AmazonTest it monthly per the maker.
Top ShelfKidde P3010L 10-year photoelectric smoke alarm~$59.95 · Amazon
Wireless driveway/motion alert, 1 sensor
A chime indoors when someone comes up the drive.
Role add-on: Scout (Navigation & Security)
Shoestring1byone driveway alarm, weatherproof PIR sensor, single unit~$17.99 · Amazon
Trail-TestedFosmon WaveLink wireless driveway alarm, 1 sensor + 1 receiver~$21.99 · Amazon
Top ShelfeMACROS 1/2-mile solar wireless driveway alarm, 1 sensor~$49.99 · Amazon
