Here are some more suggestions that were posted on that dailykos dairy:

I wish you, among other things, a
sturdy and secure roof!
by Seneca Doane on Mon Aug 31, 2009

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But if you have to go up in the attic, take an ax
... or another big sharp cutting tool like a maddock with you incase you have to break out of the attic because of floodwaters.

by AmericanRiverCanyon on Mon Aug 31, 2009

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Probably a good idea to collect several tools Like hammers, screwdrivers, saws, crowbar, etc. There could be a variety of tasks requiring tools during and after.

by Belle Ame on Mon Aug 31, 2009