I have some tools that are not necessarily dedicated to tropical storms, but have been used in past storms, and some lessons learned

I cut/painted/installed plywood for 27 windows for 04 with a corded drill with screwdriver bit and circular saw... installed with Phillips headed screws...managing the extension cord was time consuming without exterior power boxes... upgraded to a good 18v Rigid cordless with a push operated Stanley "yankee screwdriver " for backup... #25 TorX deck screws are much easier to install and removed as they are gripped by the drive bit better

5/16" chain with hooked ends to move downed limbs, "U" clevis to securely attach chain to riding mower... frame mounted hitch on Explorer

machete, bow saw, rough cut hand saw with agressive set, hooked pruning saw on 20' pole...gasoline chain saw replaced by electric chain saw, heavy duty external power cord... subsequently a portable 3500w gas generator

generator fueled by bulb siphon fuel line to facilitating fueling from 5 or 6 gal spare cans

upgrade 12v battery charger ...2 12v car batteries for fans and portable TV...working on GoalZero 7w charger capability as backup

blue tarps, roofing mastic, and firring strips to attach tarps...cans of spray foam seal, even when wet

adapter to fill 1# propane bottles from 25# bulk tank and hose adapter...3 tanks

2x4 precut to brace garage door... back car against it for bracing

I choose to use Dietz kerosine lanterns for lighting...difficult to shave by

citronella bucket candle for bug relief

good framing hammer, fence pliers, diagonal wire cutters, ViseGrip pliers, slip joint ChannelLoc pliers, US and metric box, open end and socket set,large pipe wrench... assorted 8d and 16d nails and roofing nails...I carry a multitool during the event

my storm specific supplies are in a Sears plastic roll around tool chest w/extending handle to keep them somewhat located...first aid...sleeping bag sit on top