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8 Essential Tools You Need To Be Prepared For Emergencies And Disasters

Winter storms are barely a memory and already hurricane season is closer than ever before (no, really, the NOAA is talking about moving it to May instead of June). Now's the perfect time to take a closer look at your disaster prep kit and see what worked, what didn't and what needs refreshing. 

Disaster prep can be tough. You don't want to overspend and get things that you'll never use that just take up space. You also don't want to underspend and be stuck without a vital component when you're left without water or power.

That's why I'm focusing mainly on essentials that you'll find utility from all year round here. You'll need water, power, light and something to clear debris. Let's dive in. 

Anthony Karcz

Anthony Karcz

Forbes Shopping Tech Contributor

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Water Storage Tank To Stay Hydrated: Scepter Water Container
 
 
 
Water Storage Tank To Stay Hydrated: Scepter Water Container

Each person in your household needs at least a gallon of water per day. While you could store gallon jugs from the store somewhere, that gets wasteful over time as you have to keep replacing them every six months or so. A better solution is a few of these 5 gallon military-grade water containers.

$42 $60

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Personal Filtered Water Bottle: LifeSaver Liberty Water Purifier Bottle
 
 
 
Personal Filtered Water Bottle: LifeSaver Liberty Water Purifier Bottle

But what if you find yourself without a store of fresh water? Then you'll need some way to purify the water that you do have. The LifeSaver Liberty Water Purifier Bottle is a self-contained, all-in-one bottle and purifier. The integrated carbon filter removes 99.999% of the viruses, bacteria, and cysts that can be found in untreated water without the chemical taste of purifier tabs.

$125

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The Swiss Army Knife of Portable Power Packs: Goal Zero Venture 30
 
 
 
The Swiss Army Knife of Portable Power Packs: Goal Zero Venture 30

You need power storage and flashlights during emergencies...so why not combine them? The Goal Zero Venture 30 is an all-in-one emergency kit dream. It’s a flashlight, emergency beacon, and 7,800 mAh capacity power bank all in one. It comes with two USB cables, a USB-to-micro-USB and USB-to-Lightning cable that store on the sides so that you always have them handy (you can use your own as well).

$80

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Hand Crank Radio For Live Updates: Midland ER120 Emergency Radio
 
 
 
Hand Crank Radio For Live Updates: Midland ER120 Emergency Radio

This AM/FM emergency weather radio from Midland should have a permanent home in your disaster prep kit. This compact radio lets you scan 10 NOAA emergency weather channels as well as tune into AM/FM stations. But more than that, it has a powerful 130 lumens flashlight and SOS beacon built into the unit.

$40

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A Clean, Quiet Generator That Runs Anything: EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station
 
 
 
A Clean, Quiet Generator That Runs Anything: EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station

If you need power for larger appliances or multiple devices at once, grab the batteries you have for the tools in your garage and slot them into the EGO Power+ Nexus Portable Power Station. Capacity depends on how large and how many EGO Power+ batteries you have, but regardless, the Power Station uses their charge and lets you access it via the four USB outlets or three 120V AC outlets on the front of the unit. It has a continuous power output of 2,000W (3,000W peak), so it can power anything you plug into your wall now, including power tools and refrigerators.

$500

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The Best Electric Chainsaw for Clearing Debris: EGO Power+ 18
 
 
 
The Best Electric Chainsaw for Clearing Debris: EGO Power+ 18" Cordless Chainsaw

With storms come downed trees and tree limbs. When the need arises, a chainsaw in your garage is a must. The problem is your chainsaw is probably one of your least-used tools, so when you do pull that cord, it's a big question mark as to if it'll even start. The EGO Power+ 18" Cordless Chainsaw starts instantly and runs off the batteries you already have for your other EGO Power+ tools.

$349

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An Actual Swiss Army Knife: Leatherman Free P2 Multitool
 
 
 
An Actual Swiss Army Knife: Leatherman Free P2 Multitool

Leatherman's bestselling multitool is the culmination of their decades of experience. Not only is it almost impossibly practical, it's easier to use than any other Leatherman I've ever owned. The Free P2 employs a locking system that keeps the tools in place, letting you apply the torque you need to loosen a stubborn screw or bolt, or saw at a stuck piece of twine.

$120

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First Aid Ready For Anything: Lightning X Emergency First Aid Kit
 
 
 
First Aid Ready For Anything: Lightning X Emergency First Aid Kit

A first aid kit is a good thing to have on hand in general, and it should be a crucial element in your disaster response plan. It’s a little pricey, but this emergency first aid kit by Lightning X has everything you probably know how to use and a ton more most people don’t. There are bandages and gauze pads, eye wash, oxygen masks, tourniquets, airway tubes, stethoscopes, finger splints and so much more.

$210

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