The Go Kit Go Kit Versions There are
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The Go Kit
Go Kit Versions • There are many similar versions of the go kit on various ARES Web sites • Commonly broken up into levels that build on each other 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 1
Go Kit Versions (cont) • Our course Personal and Family Preparedness has the following levels – Level 1: Items to carry all the time – Level 2: Equipment, comfort and safety – Level 3: PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 2
Go Kit - Three Levels Which Build on Each Other • Level I – Carried at all times; suggestions – – – Cell phone or pager (if used for alerting) Driver’s license Cash (phones, vending machines, etc. ) HT & FCC license copy Small flashlight (AA Mini Mag. Lite, Lithium LED Inova X 5, etc. ) – Utility pocketknife – Lighter or matches – Eyeglasses (if needed for close work) 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 3
Go Kit Levels (cont. ) • Level II – Equip. , comfort & safety items – HT (if not carried at Level I) w/accessories – ARES/RACES kit (Info. , forms, etc. ) – AA battery case for HT & spare batteries – Personal first aid kit – Personal medications – Water bottle & snacks for one day 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 4
Go Kit Levels (cont. ) • Level II (cont. ) – City/County road maps – USGS 7. 5 min. topographical map – Water, 1 qt. Min. and one meal – Rain gear – Extra “warmth” layer – Sunglasses, sunscreen 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 5
Go Kit Levels (cont. ) • Level III – PPE (Personal Protection Equip. ) – Hardhat – Reflective vest – Safety glasses – Dust mask (N-95 recommended) – Work boots with ankle support – Leather work gloves – Medical exam gloves – Larger 4 AA primary flashlight & extra batteries 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 6
Go Kit Levels (cont. ) • Level III – “Ten Essentials” (Less items in Levels I & II) • First aid kit • Map(s) • Compass • Knife &/or multi-tool • Food – 2 meals • Fire starting materials • Signaling materials • Water – 1 gal. min. • Extra clothing (rain/wind/cold) 05/21/2005 • Emergency shelter (Poncho, garbage bag) The Go Kit 7
Yavapai County ARES/RACES Suggested Go Kit – initial response (3 – 8 hours) • ARES/RACES ID Card & FCC license • 2 M or dual band HT • Extra battery pack (Ni. Cd, alkaline, Ni. MH, lead acid, etc. ) • Antenna with mounts (mag, roll up, “Tigertail”, etc. ) • Ziploc® bag for radio (wet weather) • External microphone or speaker mic 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 8
Yavapai County ARES/RACES Suggested Go Kit (cont) • Headphones/earpiece/headset • Cigarette lighter DC adapter/DC cable with alligator clips, etc. • Spare fuses • Manual/cheat sheet for radio • Patch cords with adapters (PL-259 to BNC, PL -259 to SMA, etc. • Assorted lengths of coaxial cable 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 9
Yavapai County ARES/RACES Suggested Go Kit (cont) • • Cord for hanging antenna (J-pole, etc. ) Small flashlight with spare batteries Pen or pencil and eraser Clipboard with paper Repeater and frequency list Local maps SWR meter 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 10
Yavapai County ARES/RACES Suggested Go Kit (cont) • • • Volt-Ohm meter Multi-purpose tool Pliers Assorted cable ties Electrical tape Small first aid kit 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 11
Yavapai County ARES/RACES Suggested Go Kit (cont) • Snacks (hi-energy bars, granola bars, etc. ) • Water (better than pop, coffee or tea) • Spare eyeglasses • ARES Field Resource Manual 05/21/2005 The Go Kit 12
