The Go Kit

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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)
• Drivers 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