EMERGENCY
FIELD PREPAREDNESS
LISTS


(Suggestions):

  1. RADIO GEAR
    For example:
    1. Handheld Transceiver Radio (HT)
      • Single Band - 144 MHz -or-
      • Multi-Band - 50, 144, 220, 440 MHz, 1.2GHz
      • Accessories:
        1. SMC(female) -to- BNC(male) adapter
        2. BNC(female) -to- SO-239 adapter
        3. Speaker Microphone
        4. Earphone
        5. (Headset-VOX)
        6. Batteries (charged)
          1. 2 batteries (minimum) that fit radio
          2. Battery Charger
          3. (AA Battery Pack with AA batteries)
          4. Sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries (gel cells) - with power cord [fanny pack]
        7. Cigarette Lighter [multi-size] Adapter
        8. Antenna
          1. Standard Duckie(s) for multi-band and/or Extendable Duckie
          2. Optimized Duckie - specific for rptr freq. used (e.g., 2M)
          3. Mag mount (with adapter connector)
          4. Ladder Antenna (foldable)
        9. Fuses
        10. HT Holster/Case - Weather resistant w/ belt clip
        11. Operating Manual
    2. Mobile Radio
      • Single Band - 144 MHz -or-
      • Multi-Band - HF, 144, 220, 430 MHz, 1.2 GHz
      • Accessories:
        1. Antenna (to match the radio frequencies)
          1. Mag Mount (NMO)
          2. Vechicle Mount (NMO)
          3. J-Pole
          4. Portable Yagi (2M)
        2. Fuses
        3. Cigarette Lighter [multi-size]Adapter
        4. Operating Manual
    3. (Weather Radio) [included in some Amateur Radios -162.550 MHz (Morristown)]
    4. Your FCC License (copy - laminated)
    5. Local Operating Frequencies (Repeaters - 146.79 MHz, etc.) with key CALLS/Names on reverse [laminated]
    6. Storable Travel Case (camera bags/collapsible coolers/backpacks)


  2. SUPPORT GEAR
    For example:
    1. ARES Laminated ID Badge
    2. FCC License Laminated
    3. Maps (same maps for entire team)
      1. Area map
      2. Topographical map
      3. State map
    4. Flashlight(s) [Mag-lites - small & large]
      1. Extra Batteries & bulbs
      2. (Cone attachment - orange traffic pointer)
    5. Chemical light sticks
    6. Paper/Pad - Pencil (2), Pen (2), Highlighter
    7. Swiss Army Knife or Leatherman Tool
    8. Compass or GPS
    9. Extra Anderson Powerpoles® (Crimper tool)
    10. Disposable Lighter/Flint & Steel
    11. Reflective Vest (sized to fit over clothing)
    12. Police or Signal Whistle
    13. Nylon cord
    14. Duct tape
    15. (Binoculars)
    16. (Laptop w/ TNC for Packet Station)
    17. (Calculator)
    18. (Cell Phone)
    19. (Signal Mirror)
    20. (DVM: Digital Volt-Ohm Meter)
    21. (Pencil Soldering Iron/Solder/Wire)
    22. (Car Tool box: Needle-Nose Pliers/Wire Cutters, Vise grips, hammer, screw drivers, etc.)
    23. (Magnifying Glass)
    24. (Emergency Reflective Cones/Triangles & Flares)
    25. (Camera - with film/memory card/floppy/CD)
    26. [Generator w/ground rod (8 foot brass, with acorn nut)]
    27. [Extension Cords of single length (cords in series degrade capacity)]


  3. FIRST AID KIT -
    Including:
    1. extra band-aids
    2. surgical (latex) gloves
    3. pain pills (aspirin/tylenol)
    4. scissors and knife
    5. Non-prescription medications: painkiller, antacids, anti-diarrheal, etc.
    6. Snake bite kit
    7. first-aid manual


  4. PERSONAL ITEMS (Backpack/Duffel)
    For example:
    1. Any medications you take [pill box: 1 week] {Note: Let EMCOMM Manager/EC know if any medical issues you may have}
    2. Watch (Digital, 24 hr, back-lighted)
    3. Glasses [prescription: spare pair] and Sunglasses [UV blockers]; hardshell cases
    4. Ear plugs (soft foam type in sealed package)
    5. Cell phone
    6. Emergency money (coins for phones) [in 35mm film can]
    7. Coat-Hat-Gloves
    8. Extra shoes, non-cotton socks, pants, shirt
    9. Tooth paste, comb, deodorant, soap/waterless hand cleaner/wipes
    10. Small towel and washcloth
    11. Toilet paper (in zipper-lock freezer bag)
    12. Raingear-Pancho-Boots
    13. Spare Keys (Car-House-etc.)
    14. Insect Repellent (Deet)
    15. Sunscreen
    16. Lip balm
    17. Facial tissues
    18. Dust masks (paper disposable)
    19. Blanket-Sleeping Bag-Pad/Air Mattress
    20. [Tent (weather rated)]
    21. Lantern
    22. Phone/email/address list for family, friends, neighbors, physician, pharmacy
    23. Emergency contact/medical information card in your wallet
    24. Reading material


  5. FOOD (Zip-lock Bags)
    For example:
    1. Peanut Butter
    2. Granola bars
    3. Jerky
    4. Crackers
    5. Hard Candy
    6. Water Bottles and Water (2-3 liters per day)
    7. Powdered mix: soup, cocoa, coffee, etc.
    8. Freeze-dried food/Meals Ready to Eat (MREs)
    9. Utensils/plate/bowl, portable stove






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