The small kit that unjams what an outage breaks
A handful of hand tools solve most outage problems: a jammed shut-off valve, a door that will not close, a battery compartment that will not open, a loose fitting behind a fridge.
A multi-tool plus a headlamp covers more real situations than a full tool chest, because you can find it and use it one-handed. Add a manual can opener, spare batteries and a roll of strong tape and you have the useful end of a workshop.
Shut off gas and water only at the main valve, and only if you know where it is and how to operate it. Never attempt electrical repairs yourself during or after a flood.
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