The older I get, the more I realize just how important it is to have emergency tools and supplies on hand should something happen to you. I mean, just look at what happened in 2020! In the blink of an eye, we were all exposed to a global pandemic and locked inside our homes for an extended period of time. Masks were sold out everywhere, and we–as a country–even ran out of toilet paper! If that doesn’t prove that life can be unpredictable, I don’t know what does.
Being prepared makes instances like that a whole lot easier. Whether it be a natural disaster, a global pandemic, or an intruder, keeping yourself and your family safe is a must. The more items you have on hand to prepare you for the unexpected, the better. From smoke detectors to pepper spray guns to fire escape ladders that will help you get out of the house in an instant, having these 37 safety tools and supplies can (quite literally) save your life.
Know About a Fire The Minute It Happens With This Smoke Detector
Having reliable smoke detectors in your house is an absolute must. This smoke and carbon monoxide detector is a 2-in-1 device with alert modes, LED lights, and a voice alarm. And with the ionization sensor technology, it can detect 85-decibel alarm alerts of fire at 10 feet.
Treat Minor Injuries And Aches With This First Aid Kit
A first aid kit like this one makes treating injuries a piece of cake. It has everything you need–bandages, antibiotic ointment, burn cream, gauze, tweezers, and more–in one place, so you don’t have to worry about scrambling around the house. I have multiple kits laying around the house in my kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom–just to be safe!
This Fire Extinguisher Will Protect You Before Things Get Worse
Speaking of fires, having this fire extinguisher is an absolute must. Things can go array in a matter of seconds, so being prepared can truly be the difference between saving lives and losing them. It fights wood, paper, trash, plastics, gasoline, oil, and electrical equipment fires. Plus, it’s reusable, so you can use it more than once–although, let’s hope you don’t have to!
Don’t Go Without Power With This Inverter Generator
This inverter generator is a great piece of equipment to have around because you can bring it camping, RVing, or tailgating, but you can also have it in case the power goes out at home. While it may not be able to power up your entire place, it can help you power a lamp or two.
These Work Gloves Provide Extra Grip When You Need It Most
Whether you’re outdoors tinkering with electrical cords, working on your bike, or cutting down wood for the winter, there are a ton of reasons you may need work gloves like these. They offer dual-zone insulation and superior grip, and they’re waterproof, weather-resistant, and touch-screen capable.
There’s Nothing That This Multitool Can’t Do
I’m all about devices and tools that offer multiple different uses all within one handy tool. This multitool is one of those and can truly do pretty much everything. It can be used as pliers, wire cutters, a saw, a cross driver, wire stripper, scissors, bottle opener, and more.
This Fire Escape Will Help You Out Of A Two Story Building
We clearly care about fire safety here. But it’s important! If you live in a two-story building or any kind of housing that requires a far jump out of a window in case of an emergency, then you need this fire escape. It attaches quickly to most common window types and allows you to climb down to safety in no time. It can hold up to 1,000 pounds, and it’s tangle-free. Just beware that once it’s deployed, it can’t be wrapped back up.
Illuminate Your Path With This Headlamp
Sometimes you just need to illuminate your way around at night. But lugging around a flashlight is a pain in the butt. Especially if you need your hands. This headlamp has a twist focusing lens, so you can enjoy a wide-angle floodlight or a bulls-eye spotlight, depending on your needs. On top of that, there are four different light modes, it is rechargeable, and the light can be removed and attached to a metal surface since it’s magnetic!
This Fire Spray Is Much Easier To Use Than An Extinguisher
Although fire extinguishers are a household essential, this fire spray makes things a whole lot easier. Rather than having to pull the pin and spray, this aerosol sprays instantly, covers a wide surface area, and gives you 32 seconds of discharge–four times longer than a traditional extinguisher.
This Flashlight May Be Small But It Packs A Punch
Sometimes you don’t need a headlamp. Sometimes you do need a small flashlight. This flashlight, despite its small size, offers powerful light. The lithium-ion battery stays charged for hours upon hours yet only takes four hours to charge. And for its size, the fact that it gives you 250 lumens of light is incredibly impressive.
This Survival Kit Can Help You Stay Alive For Days
Want to stay prepared for 72 hours in case of an emergency? You should. And this survival kit can make it happen. In fact, it can keep up to four people alive for 72 hours! In it, you will find basic essentials, including emergency food, drinking water, a first aid kit, an emergency blanket, light sticks, hygiene supplies, and more.
Keep All Of Your Personal Belongings Protected In This Safe
There are always going to be belongings that you want to keep extra protected. This safe will keep everything important to you protected from passports, birth certificates, firearms, and family heirlooms. Amazon user Andrew loved it, saying, “Would recommend 100%.”
This Garage Door Insulation Kit Makes The Process So Simple
In three easy steps, this kit can help you beat summer and winter weather. In less than an hour, you can insulate your garage to keep you cool during the warmer months and warm during the cooler months. It transforms your garage into a workspace, rec room, gym, and more. Cars shouldn’t be the only ones to enjoy the space!
This Lantern Is Perfect For Camping
If you’ve ever been camping, you know that having a good lantern is imperative once the sun goes down. Everything becomes pitch black, and you can’t see five feet in front of you. This lantern, in particular, allows you to adjust the brightness, has four different light modes, lasts up to 12 hours, is water-resistant, and can be hung upside down.
Keep Your Valuables In Place During An Earthquake With This Wax
If you live somewhere where you experience the occasional earthquake, then you know what it’s like to have your furniture and decor come crashing down. This wax helps keep your valuables in place in case of a natural disaster, all without ruining your items. Keep your vases, lamps, and picture in place with no worries.
Safely Store Your Money With This Money Bag
Although money bags are typically used for businesses, they’re also a great option for anyone looking to store a little extra cash around the house for emergencies. It features a built-in zipper and a security lock for additional protection, and it’s water-resistant and crazy durable, so it will last you forever.
You Never Know When You’re Going To Need These Safety Googles
So you may not wear these goggles every day, but you never know when you’re going to need them. They’re oversize enough to wear over glasses, have vented side shields, and have padded temple tips to provide long-wearing comfort.
This Leak Detector Is Always On Duty
Leaks can really ruin your home and do some serious damage. This leak and freeze detector helps you stay aware of costly water leaks. Use your phone to track humidity and temperature in the monitored area, and it will alert you as soon as it detects a frozen pipe or leak.
This Drinking Water Has A Five-Year Shelf Life
Having drinking water on hand is extremely important. Should there be an emergency where stores are closed, they’re out of water, or you’re stranded in the house, you’re going to want to have a backup supply. This drinking water packet has a five-year shelf life, and because of its small size, it won’t take up any space.
This Emergency Radio Doubles As A Flashlight And A Charger
Nature is unpredictable, but you can be prepared with this emergency radio. With it, you can get weather updates and hazard information, charge your phone with its 4000mAh battery, and light up the path of where you need to go. You can get in contact with your friends and family and let them know that you’re safe.
Repair Damage With This Duct Tape
Broken outdoor items can lead to some serious damage down the light. The last thing you want is to have a broken piece of furniture break loose only to fly into your window. This duct tape is ideal for patching, repairing furniture, and reinforcing tools. One use and you will never have to worry about it again–that’s how strong it is.
The Quakehold! Will Keep Your Furniture From Budging
While the wax mentioned earlier is extremely useful, it isn’t strong enough for your furniture. But you’re not out of luck. With Quakehold! you can strap top-heavy stuff like china cabinets, wall units, entertainment centers, bookcases, and clocks. One Amazon user reviewed it, saying, “We have been using Quakehold straps for 4 years and counting, mostly to prevent furniture from tipping over onto our children. The straps have made it through a move with us and have heald up with the same strength as 4 years ago. They also blend well with the furniture and have prevented tipping any time we have had earthquakes.”
You’re Going To Need Some Emergency Food To Go Along With That Water
You’re going to need a lot more than just water if you’re stranded. And while most emergency food kits are pretty boring, this one is far from. It includes 84 servings, with ten unique meal options including creamy pasta, chicken noodle soup, apple cinnamon cereal, and chili mac–just to name a few!
This Sleeping Bag Will Keep You Warm In Chilly Temps
If there’s one thing that this list should be teaching you, it’s that you need a whole lot of emergency items, a sleeping bag included. Keep it handy in case of emergencies and pair it with another sleeping bag for ultimate warmth. The heavy-duty, tear-resistant material makes it ideal for any unforeseen circumstances.
Avoid Airborne Particles With These N95 Masks
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that the world is an uncertain place. In the blink of an eye, we were met with a pandemic that changed the world as we know it. I never would’ve guessed that I would need endless N95 masks. Take that as a sign to stock up and get this 5 pack.
Relieve Yourself From Allergens With This Air Purifier
If you suffer from allergies or asthma, then you know that even the smallest dust particles can cause an attack. With this air purifier, your home will be clear of dust, pet dander, bacteria, smoke, lead dust, mold, virus carriers, asbestos, and dust mite. Yeah, that’s right. It fights off pretty much anything and everything under the sun.
You Don’t Have To Worry About Charging This Hand Crank Flashlight
The biggest downside to most flashlights is that they require batteries. Although you’re most likely always going to have spare batteries on hand, you never know if there will be instances where you can’t get your hands on any. With this hand crank flashlight, you never have to worry about dead batteries. Simply crank it for one minute, and you will have enough power for 10-minutes of light. The same is true for the attached phone charger!
You Can Take This Portable Safe With You Everywhere You Go
Sometimes you just need to take your important documents and items with you on the go. If that’s the case, store them in this portable safe. It effectively safeguards your cash, jewelry, documents, and more. And the best part is that it looks like a small briefcase when held by the handle so you can discreetly transport your goods.
Eliminate The Need For Sand With These Dam Bags
As I mentioned earlier, flooding is one of the worst things that can happen to your home. It can cause massive destruction and even cause you to lose your home if severe enough. With these dam bags, you can control, contain, and divert floodwater. The minute they get wet, they activate and grow to full size within 10-minutes. Gone are the days of needing sand or manual labor.
This Smoke Detector Doesn’t Beep When The Battery Is Low
If there’s one thing that this smoke detector proves, it’s that detectors don’t have to be ugly or annoying. While it may not look like your typical detector, thanks to its ultra-sleek design, its 3V tamper-proof lithium battery provides up to 10 years of monitoring. That’s right; you don’t have to change the battery for ten years! You’ll never have to hear another frustrating chirp ever again.
Monitor Your Doors With These Door Stop Alarms
It could be all of the true-crime podcasts that I listen to, but I am all about providing as much safety for my home as possible. You can never be too safe, after all. With these door stop alarms, you will be alerted the minute someone tries to open your doors. The minute that high-pitch deafening shrill goes off, whoever is trying to get in will run for the hills.
This Step Ladder Has Handrails So You’ll Never Worry About Falling
There are so many instances where you need a step ladder. As someone more on the petite side, I definitely need a boost reaching things occasionally. This step ladder is great because it’s heavy-duty, can easily be folded for storage, and has handrails, so you’ll feel sturdy as soon as you step on it.
This Tool Set Can Help You Fix Absolutely Everything
While a toolset may not scream emergency preparedness, it can help get you out of many binds. This drill set comes with 108 pieces so you can tackle every project that comes your way. Just ask Amazon Natalie how much she enjoys it. “This cordless drill comes with so many extras. It comes with a large carry case that is super sturdy to keep it all organized and stored. It comes with a hammer, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tape, and so much more. Very pleased with the quality and the cost!”
Do You Know What A Radon Detector Does?
Radon gas, though not very commonly talked about, is a gas in the air around us every day. However, levels fluctuate, and if they get too high, it can be extremely dangerous. With this detector, you can keep track of levels, so you know that you’re staying in the safe zone.
This Scraper Helps Remove Unwanted Stickers But Can Double As A Self Defense Weapon
How many times have you gotten an unwanted sticker stuck to your windshield? Or perhaps you accidentally spilled some paint. With this scraper, you can get it off in a pinch without ruining the surface. And while this may not be an emergency, it can also double as a blade to cut things if you don’t have any other knife or pair of scissors around.
These Emergency Lights Are So Handy
Not only can these lights be used as a flashlight, but they also act as a power failure light and a traditional plug-in light. That means you can keep them plugged in the hallway or bathroom so they’re close by should you need them.
Stop Intruders In Their Tracks With This Pepper Spray Gun
Again, safety is big for me. I sleep with pepper spray in my nightstand in case I ever need easy access. This pepper spray gun takes things to the next level and makes spraying a whole lot easier. Its power stream protects for up to 20-feet, and it has an LED light that helps distract threats and enhances your aim. No one will want to mess you with this nearby, that’s for sure.