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