• Work gloves

• Ax / maul (min. 6 lb.)

• Shovel (flathead and pointed)

• Broom

• Hammer and nails

• Screwdrivers

• Crowbar or claw tool (36" or longer)

• Plastic sheeting rolls (4 mil. 10' x 25')

• Plastic garbage bags (heavy-duty, 30-gal. or larger)

• Small and large plastic bags

• Coils of rope 1/4", 1/2", 3/4" x 25' or 50'

• Coil of wire

• Tent (family or tube-type)

• Tarp (P.V.C. or canvas, min. 2 ea., 8' x 10')

• Sleeping bags, blanket, or space blanket

• Cheesecloth (to strain particles from water before you treat it)

CASH MONEY (small denominations & coins)

• Dry food

• Water

• Clothing

• Walking shoes and socks

• Local road map

• Fire extinguisher (We recommend a dry chemical type with a minimum size rating of 2A-10BC, with an earthquake restraining strap, a hose-type nozzle, and a metal head.)

• Compass

• Flashlight w/extra batteries, or chemical light sticks

• Matches, in waterproof container

• Small radio w/extra batteries (battery-powered portable)

• Entertainment Pack - Family photos, notebooks, literature, and games

• Plastic Bags -zip lock type & heavy-duty garbage can size

• Powdered Chlorine Lime - (proper storage is required- it is an oxidizer and it is corrosive)

• Portable camp toilet

• Chemicals for portable toilets

• Toilet paper

• Handi-wipes, Wet-N-Drys, etc. for water-free cleanup

• Toilet Supplies -towelettes, shampoo ,toothpaste, deodorant, sanitary napkins, etc. 

• Insect / fly / mosquito & ant sprays

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Los Angeles Fire Department
200 North Main Street
Los Angeles, California 90012
(213) 485-5971