Go Packs for Emergencies
Go Packs for Emergencies
Hand Held Radio
Cash
Prescription drugs & aspirin
Spare batteries for radio
Flashlight or LED light
Hat
2m or dual-band twin-lead J-pole
Materials to string or support antennas
Electrical and duct tape
RF, power supply, and audio adapters
Extra coax & patch cords
Headphones
Wire antennas
Area maps & compass
Small tool kit
Small first aid kit
Message forms,log forms
Frequency and net lists
Call-up phone tree list or phone list of local hams
Amateur Radio ID sign, badge, or patch
Non-perishable snacks, meals, emergency water packs--enough to last 48 hours
Sleeping bag, tent, clean socks, underwear
Portable stove, mess kit
Copy of Incident Management Structure for recording specifics of incident organization
Copy of ARES Communications Plan for the area
Telephone numbers and contact info for agencies and Section ARES leaders
Copy of FCC license
A complete checklist of all the expensive items NOT kept in the kit, such as radios,
power supplies, and tuners (ID key items with call sign)
Expedient training materials for spontaneous volunteers
