Home alarm system
Control panel, siren and entry sensors for the main doors.
Counted as available. Nothing to buy.
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Residential security 5 itemsUS$1,286Control panel, siren and entry sensors for the main doors.
Counted as available. Nothing to buy.
Wireless contact sensor for ground-level openings.
US$384
est. US$32 each
Weatherproof camera with local recording.
Safety: Check local rules on recording outside your property.
US$560
est. US$140 each
Strike plate, long screws and hinge bolts for an outer door.
US$190
est. US$95 each
Switches on by itself when the mains supply fails.
US$152
est. US$38 each
Shelter and safe room 3 itemsUS$1,160Seating mats, blankets, lighting and a stocked storage box.
US$380
est. US$380 each
Room air filter that runs from mains or a power station.
Safety: Never fully seal a room without safe ventilation.
US$420
est. US$420 each
Clear film that holds broken glass together.
US$360
est. US$60 each
Depends on the building. It needs an on-site professional assessment before anyone can price it.
Not estimated
Energy independence 4 itemsUS$9,280Quiet battery unit for lights, phones and small appliances.
US$2,800
est. US$1,400 each
Standby generator for longer outages.
Safety: Run outdoors only. Exhaust fumes can kill indoors.
US$4,200
est. US$4,200 each
Sealed container for generator fuel.
Safety: Store outdoors and check local limits on fuel storage.
US$180
est. US$45 each
Recharges the power station without fuel.
US$2,100
est. US$2,100 each
Water and food supplies 7 itemsUS$5,231Food-grade tank for long-term drinking water.
200 L you already store is counted
US$1,100
est. US$1,100 each
Portable food-grade container.
US$600
est. US$12 each
Gravity filter that needs no power.
US$350
est. US$350 each
Backup treatment if filtration is not possible.
US$90
est. US$18 each
Sealed meals for one person for one day.
7 days of food you already have is counted
US$2,844
est. US$9 each
Portable stove with a fuel supply.
Safety: Use only with good ventilation.
US$85
est. US$85 each
Sealed dry food for the family's pets.
US$162
est. US$6 each
Medical and health equipment 4 itemsUS$570Dressings, antiseptic, tools and a printed guide.
US$120
est. US$120 each
Soap, sanitiser, wipes and waste bags.
US$225
est. US$75 each
Waterless toilet seat, bags and absorbent.
US$65
est. US$65 each
Filtering masks for smoke and dust.
US$160
est. US$40 each
Communication systems 4 itemsUS$710Receives public broadcasts with no mains or network.
US$120
est. US$60 each
Keeps phones charged.
US$90
est. US$45 each
Sends messages when mobile networks are down.
Safety: Satellite devices are restricted in some countries. Check local rules.
US$390
est. US$390 each
Short-range radios for family members nearby.
Safety: Check local rules on radio use.
US$110
est. US$110 each
Evacuation equipment 4 itemsUS$1,020Clothing layer, water, food, torch and hygiene items.
US$760
est. US$190 each
Holds passports, records and copies.
US$25
est. US$25 each
Lead, carrier, bowls and a small food supply.
US$95
est. US$95 each
Tow strap, jump leads, tyre repair and warning triangle.
US$140
est. US$140 each
Additional recommended resources 3 itemsUS$362A hand torch for each person.
US$112
est. US$28 each
Multi-purpose extinguisher for each floor.
US$140
est. US$70 each
Hand tools, tape and work gloves.
US$110
est. US$110 each
US$19,619
Budget US$15,000, 4 items over