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