Supplies and Provisions

        	              

There are many items needed to continue bringing restoration to the areas damanged by Hurricane Katrina. The following are needed supplies. (*) Indicates these items are often in short supply.



Supplies 


    

  • Contractor garbage bags (55 gallon)
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  • Heavy duty plastic forks, knives and spoons
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Construction materials 


    

  • Drywall 
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  • Drywall mud 
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  • Drywall screws - 1 1/4" 
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  • Drywall tape (No mesh or self sticking) 
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  • Lumber/ Plywood 
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  • Bostitch coiled roofing nails - 1 1/4" 
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  • Architectural shingles 
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  • Nails (16D, 8D) 
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  • Roofing caulk 
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  • Paint - Lowes American Tradition - 5 gallon buckets
    
	- Drumskin (off white) 7003-10-Satin
    
	- Ultra White 70143 - Semi
    
	- Mid to High grade Primer
    

    	Olympic Interior Paint - 5 gallon buckets
    
	- Ceiling paint 15085 - Flat
    
	- White 15787 - Satin
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Equipment and Tools 


    

  • Paint Brushes (beveled) 
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  • Roller covers (9") 
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  • Roller pans 
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  • Utility knife blades 
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  • Echo or Stihl lawn mowers and weed eaters 
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  • Air hoses   
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  • 12 gauge 75’ extension cords 
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  • Dewalt 18V batteries 
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  • Worm Drive circular saw 
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  • Door jamb saw 
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  • MIG wire feed welder (220V) 
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  • 4" Hole saw kits 
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  • 1-3/4" and 2-1/2" Forestner bits 
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  • 30-40 gal upright air compressor 
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  • Tarps (a new hurricane season is here!) 
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  • Battery operated 18V Dewalt or Bosch tools 
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  • Battery operated 18V Sawsalls (reciprocrating saws) 
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  • Circular saws and extra blades 
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  • Floor jack  (Heavy duty - 3 ton) 
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  • Roof jack 
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  • Ladder jack 
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  • Cable cutters 
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  • 6’ and 8’ step ladders 
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  • Drywall knives 
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  • 4’ levels 
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  • 4’ straight edge 
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  • Stapler and staples for insulation 
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  • Conduit benders 
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  • Wire strippers
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  • Tape measure 
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Heavy equipment 


    

  • Excavators with grapple bucket 
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  • Skid loaders 
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  • Stump grinders 
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  • Chipper/shredder
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Vehicles/Misc. 


    

  • F450 Diesel Dually Flat Bed with Goose Neck 
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  • 22’-24’ Gooseneck Trailer (16,000 lbs capacity min) 
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  • Small pick-up with 7’ bed and aluminum ladder racks (GMC preferred) 
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  • 20’ Enclosed trailer 
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  • Aluminum ladder racks for  8’ bed 
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  • 4,000 square foot steel building
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