Uploaded 030907 Real Name ARPSC_08.txt It had to be uploaded with a "Fake" Name Item Description Points Comments Checklist Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec "4.3.1 Portable -- ""GO"" Kit -- Ready at a moments notice for 8 to 24 Hours operation" Packed and in such size that you can effectively carry it with you. Presumes you are away from all sources of power except that which you or someone else totes. Identification Cards. RACES/ARES Must be current to qualify Identification Cards for other organizations you may be a member "Must be current to qualify [QCEN, Red Cross, WARN, etc.]" ARPSC hard hat ARPSC Orange jacket/ vest / tee shirt / polo shirt Must be International Orange or ARPSC approved alternate Mini-HERAC Handbook for Emergency Radio Action Corps Set of vehicle keys with identification of owner and description of vehicle In case your vehicle needs to be moved or you need stuff from it Hand held radio 144 Mhz capability 220 Mhz capability 440 Mhz capability Extra Rechargeable batteries Two amp-hour capacity per watt is recommended "Alkaline battery case with extra, ""FRESH"" batteries" """Clamshell"" or the type that fits your radio, or a ""Ham-battery"" type" D. C. Power cord with fuses and multi-function connectors "Anderson ""Powerpoles"" are preferred" Speaker/Mic Earphones or small ear buds For use in noisy environment Foul weather protection for radio and yourself … a poncho works great "Radio protection is priority … you'll dry out, if you don't melt" "Gain antenna, mag. mount or other type, located away from handheld" To increase range or improve communication [J-pole is handy] "Means to clamp a gain antenna to a support, ie., ""small channel lock""" Flashlight The new LED flashlights are fantastic…very rugged and long life Extra batteries for flashlight Extra light bulbs for flashlight "If dropped, when turned on, will very likely fail." Traffic director (red shield over flashlight) "Or, a red LED flashlight. Consider red lens cover" Belt holster for flashlight So it can be carried easily "Cylume ""cold-light"" sticks" "Various colors, glow length and intensity available" """Space Blanket""" Very light weight and effective as a temporary shelter or wrap Assortment of antenna connectors One point per degree of flexibility Assortment of power connectors One point per degree of flexibility Coax antenna extension capability One point per 25 feet Power extension. Ability to move from primary power source One point per 25 feet "Scanner, pre-programmed with functional frequencies" "Back-up power capability for scanner. Extra batteries, etc." Pens (gotta work) and/or pencils (gotta be sharp) Field notebook (rain proof) Radiograms "Or, a reduced size Radiogram format and instructions" Maps (must conform to ARPSC or served area standard) Compass and or GPS 1 extra point if you write the deviation for Cincinnati here First aid kit - personal use only Pocket knife (Swiss army survival type) Matches 1 extra point if they are water PROOF "Rope (1/8-inch poly), for use in hoisting antennas, etc., not for rescuing" 1 point per 25 feet "Bottled water (as much as possible) … remember, you'll be toting it" 1 point per quart if fresh or in sealed container Food (canned or in sealed containers) "1 point per ""meal"" (must last for 8 hours standalone)" "Energy snacks, candy bars, trail mix, etc." Consider other than chocolate bars…they will melt in the heat. Hazardous Materials booklet Personal Dust Mask [NOT A GAS MASK!!!] Model N-95 (Available at Lowes ~ $5.95 for two) Repeater directory 1 extra point if current year Time piece (watch or clock) "Your Rolex is OK here … if it is set within 1-min, or so, of NBS" "Cash, coins for telephone etc." "Gotta have it packed all the time to qualify, not from jeans pocket" Extra pair socks "1 point per pair, 3 pair limit" Change of under garments "1 point per change, limit 3 changes" Moistened towelettes or equal 1 point per half-dozen Personal care items: See list below a. Daily Medication Change monthly to insure freshness b. Medical ID (with current medical conditions identified) c. Bee Sting kit d. Asthma inhaler e. Contact lens case and storage solution f. Extra pair of eye glasses if required on driver's license "g. Feminine hygiene products, if applicable" h. Partial roll of toilet paper i. Add your own and award one point if ready to go! j. Add your own and award one point if ready to go! k. Add your own and award one point if ready to go! l. Add your own and award one point if ready to go! m. Add your own and award one point if ready to go! "Additional items in your Portable ""GO"" Kit" "List in detail and award one point, if ready to go!" "Consider your ""GO"" kit to be the goodies you want to have with you, to permit you to provide reliable communications in un-reasonable conditions, but with reasonable comfort and exceptional safety!!!" "Your ""GO"" kit should be focused on your personal communications capability, rather than attempting to meet every possible situation that you can dream of. Remember, your toting everything in it. Save the additional goodies for your semi-portable kit." 4.3.2 Semi-Portable - 72 Hour Survival Kit Packed so you can easily tote it to a site and work out of it non-carried. Presumes there will be an identified place where stuff can be secured and you don't have to haul it with you. Stuff from your GO kit ARPSC or Organization ball cap International Orange Rain gear Boots best if they are steel-toed Jacket / Sweat shirt Stuff for chilly conditions Thermal underwear / sweat pants Stuff for cold conditions Insulated gloves Stuff for cold conditions Extra socks Safety Glasses Must pass ANSI standards for Safety glasses Toilet paper Duct tape "Red Green says; ""one point per full roll"" to a maximum of 4" Binoculars "Emergency ""space"" blanket. Thermal blanket" Camera Film 1 point per roll KEPT fresh in sealed package Heavy duty battery. Example: A sealed lead-acid or jell-cell. Deep Cycle "Remember, your going to tote it about a half a mile or so" "Two wheeled cart, dolly or wheeled luggage bag, duffel, etc." Get one you can roll or carry "Water. Minimum of one days supply, 72 hr supply is better" 1 Gal. Per day is recommended At least 24 hr of food. 72 hr supply is better Personal presc. drugs: at least 7 days worth. Drug Stores may be closed "Misc.. Personal comfort drugs: pain-reliever, sunscreen, etc." Cash and coins for one week's worth of expenses "Identification, copy of license, ARES/RACES cards, Red Cross ID, Etc." Personal hygiene products as required for you in the area of others "Flashlight, spare bulbs and extra batteries" "Portable radio, WX radio, etc." Clothing for a 72 hour assignment "Tent and/or sleeping bag, etc." "Perhaps your Teddy Bear, so you don't get lonely" Additional items in your Semi-Portable Kit "List in detail and award one point, if ready to go!" 4.3.3 Mobile Packed and carried with you or easily loaded in your transportation. Presumes you may have response time to run home and pick it up … but not hunt around for and pack the junk you want to haul. HERAC Handbook for Emergency Radio Action Corps Emergency flares Extra vehicle fuses Reflective triangles or other passive road hazard warning device Candles & Matches (alternative non-electrical source of light) "Fire extinguisher (Rated for class A, B, & C fires)" "Rope (heavy duty, 1/2 inch or so) … again, not for rigging or rescue" "We are communicators, not rescue personnel" Tools (general automobile tools required for light repairs) Shovel (Snow type) Jumper cables Tow chains To get yourself out of a jam "Lug wrench, vehicle jack, lug nut ""key"" if have fancy tires or wheels" Because you might get a flat Spare tire ... inflated and operational Because you might get a flat Blanket or sleeping bag Because you might get tired and get permission to take a nap Magnetic vehicle ID signs Any approved vehicle ID sign works here even if not magnetic Water containers (sealed) Canned or dried food Non-electric can-opener "Possibly, one of the blades on your pocket knife" Mess kit So's you can put your vittles in it and eat 'em "Plastic Sheeting, reinforced tarp etc." "May be ""home"" for awhile" Traction chains Cause you just might get stuck somewhere Sand/Salt Cause you just might get stuck somewhere Ice scraper Cause you just might want to see where your going Marine or other form of deep cycle type heavy duty battery "Be sure to use a ""Deep Cycle"" battery and not a ""Starting"" battery" Tent or other home away from home "Your Winnebago or Class A motor home nice, but not required" Additional items in your Mobile Kit "List in detail, if ready to go and in your vehicle" Means to recharge your Deep Cycle battery "Vehicle connection, solar, or other method away from power Co." 4.4.0 Home "Presumes you will operate out of your house without Cinergy, Ma' Bell, etc." Sealed water containers "1 Gal. Per day per person (Your hot water heater has ""X"" gal.)" Canned or dried food "May require heating, but should not require cooking" Means to heat food "Sterno, camp stove, BBQ grill, charcoal…outside use only!!!" Extra set of vehicle and house keys (where they can be found) Generator with at least 12 hours of fuel supply Start generator at least every six months and maintain fresh fuel "Credit Cards, check book, travelers checks, or cash" "Your bank may be in the middle of the ""event""" "Special items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members" Smoke detector "Must have a fresh battery, less than 6-months old" CO detector "Must have a fresh battery, less than 6-months old" Non-electric can opener Weather warning radio Backup antennas that you can string up "Presume your main array has blown to NJ but a couple of trees, ok" Deep Cycle batteries Means to recharge batteries "From generator, solar power, wind generator, etc." Additional items in your Home Kit "List in detail, if ready for an emergency" NOTE: Candles are NOT recommended due to fire hazzard "Especially, if children are in the home" 4.5.0 First Aid Kit "Intended for your use, however may come in handy helping others" First aid manual Sterile adhesive bandages - assorted sizes 2-inch square gauze pads (8-12) 3-inch square gauze pads (8-12) Hypoallergenic adhesive tape Triangular bandages (3) 2-inch sterile roll bandages (3 rolls) 3-inch sterile roll bandages (3 rolls) Scissors Tweezers Needle Safety razor blades "Bar of antiseptic soap ... Safeguard, Dial etc." Moistened towels Available from drug and grocery stores Antiseptic spray Fever thermometer Tongue depressor blades Petroleum jelly Bread not required Safety Pins (small container with at least 10 pins) "Latex or Vinyl gloves (Since some folks have latex allergy, Vinyl is preferred)" To protect from HIV related exposure "Aspirin, Tylenol, Excedrin, Aleve" What ever works for your headaches Anti-diarrhea medication Anti-acid Emetic (use to induce vomiting if advised by Poison Control Center) Laxative "Caffeine pills or other sleep reducing, drowsy reduction goodies" Smelling salts or equivalent In case you or others faint Eye wash fluids Rubbing alcohol Activated Charcoal (use if advised by the Poison Control Center) Prescription drugs (at least one weeks worth per person) Because the drug stores may just be closed during the emergency Up to date First Aid card Up to date CPR card Snake bite kit "Well, you're not likely to need it in these parts … but just for fun" Additional items in your First Aid Kit "List in detail, if ready to go!" 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