THE DOs DONTs for DEPLOYMENT GEAR WHAT TO

THE DO’s & DON’Ts for DEPLOYMENT GEAR WHAT TO PACK?

Bag One 72 -hour bag �This bag is a smaller mobile bag to be carried with you wherever you go. Some items can pack within other items, to reduce space.

PACKED ITEMS �Bug Repellent, min 75 % DEET �Leather work gloves �Water bottle or Coffee Cup (Oatmeal? ? ? ) � 2 liters water �Paper, pens, pencils �Flashlight / light sticks �(+ 1 set batteries)

PACKED ITEMS �Drivers License �Passport �Credit Card �Money ($20’s or smaller �Immunization card �Emergency Info Form �Prepaid phone card �Eye protection �Ear protection �Sunscreen & Lip Balm bills)

PACKED ITEMS �Sunglasses, etc. �Books, cards, games (Think small) � 1 Change of clothes �Sweater or jacket �Compass �Kleenex Toilet paper �Pins/patches/coins to trade

PACKED ITEMS �Hat with brim (Khaki baseball �Cap style or boonie hat) �Food/Snacks/MRE(s) �Personal Meds (30 day supply) �Personal first aid kit �CPR mask & gloves �Stethoscope

PACKED ITEMS TOILETRIES �Tooth Brush / paste/ floss �Soap Bar& container �Wash cloth & towel �Brush / Comb / Mirror �Shaving supplies �Shampoo/cream rinse

PACKED ITEMS TOILETRIES �Lotion �Unscented Deodorant �Foot Powder �Make up (Think minimal!) �Feminine Hygiene items

PACKED ITEMS TECHNOLOGY �Laptop / i. Pad / Tablet �Solar Charger �Electric Charger & Cables �Phone Apps: ◦ ◦ Voxer Echolink Maps. Me Whats. App

Bag Two 14 -day bag � This is the larger bag that may be checked onto a commercial airline, or be palletized and shipped with team gear. � Again, remember that some items can pack within other items. bag is a smaller mobile bag to be carried with you wherever you go. Some items can pack within other items, to reduce space.

PACKED ITEMS �Two sets BDU's (min) � 2 -3 Team T-Shirts (min) �Belt �Sleepwear �Work Boots �Tennis shoes (for your off time) �Flip flops �Underwear 5 pair (min) �Socks - 5 pair (min)

PACKED ITEMS �Rain gear/poncho �Casual clothing �Spare glasses �Sleeping bag liner/sheet �Pillow (compact) �Books, i. Pod

PACKED ITEMS �Knife �Laundry Bag and Soap �Alarm clock �Sewing repair kit �Matches �Handkerchiefs/Kleenex �Head lamp / batteries

PACKED ITEMS �AM/FM Radio & batteries �Duct tape �Safety pins �Rubber bands �Zip lock bags �Large Garbage Bags �Water Purification System � 50 feet rope line (Paracord)

WRONG TYPE OF BAG

BAG IDENTIFICATION �Remember to ID your bags with Name and Team. �We suggest writing this information ON THE BAG or using nametapes, rather than using luggage tags.

REMEMBER!!! �Total weight less than 50 pounds for a commercial flight and 70 pounds military or ground travel! �Your gear bags need to withstand water! �Consider Scotch Gard repellent

THANK YOU Markell Pierce, MEP, THSS, CEM Manager of the Response Resources Unit EMSA Duty Officer, TLO, WMD Instructor Call Sign: KJ 6 MHM Emergency Medical Services Authority Disaster Medical Services Division Markell. Pierce@emsa. ca. gov