1. The Go Kit

2. 05/21/2005The Go Kit1 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

3. 05/21/2005The Go Kit2 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)

4. 05/21/2005The Go Kit3 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 MagLite, Lithium LED Inova X5, etc.) –Utility pocketknife –Lighter or matches –Eyeglasses (if needed for close work)

5. 05/21/2005The Go Kit4 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

6. 05/21/2005The Go Kit5 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

7. 05/21/2005The Go Kit6 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 4AA primary flashlight & extra batteries

8. 05/21/2005The Go Kit7 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) Emergency shelter (Poncho, garbage bag)

9. 05/21/2005The Go Kit8 Yavapai County ARES/RACES Suggested Go Kit – initial response (3 – 8 hours) ARES/RACES ID Card & FCC license 2M or dual band HT Extra battery pack (NiCd, alkaline, NiMH, lead acid, etc.) Antenna with mounts (mag, roll up, “Tigertail”, etc.) Ziploc ® bag for radio (wet weather) External microphone or speaker mic

10. 05/21/2005The Go Kit9 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

11. 05/21/2005The Go Kit10 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

12. 05/21/2005The Go Kit11 Yavapai County ARES/RACES Suggested Go Kit (cont) Volt-Ohm meter Multi-purpose tool Pliers Assorted cable ties Electrical tape Small first aid kit

13. 05/21/2005The Go Kit12 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