[Troop139] Los Angeles County Disaster Communications Service Extended Duty Go Bag

Mon Jun 13 21:41:04 EDT 2011

Hi Folks!

This is a list that LA County's Disaster Communications folks pack for
extended (2-3 days or more) operations.  

Looks like our Troop packing list, merged with a Summer Camp list and a CERT
Bag!

:-)

This "Be Prepared" stuff seems to be pretty infectious.  FEMA (the Federal
Emergency Management Agency) has similar lists for families to  use when
sheltering in place or for a family "go bag".  

I sometimes wonder how difficult it would be for an adult with no Scouting
experience, to wrap their brain around getting this list together.  Clearly,
experience of Scouting provides an opportunity to know what to do for
personal or family preparedness.

Yours in Scouting!
Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964

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From: J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT [mailto:w2ttt at att.net] 
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2011 7:38 PM
To: 'J.Gordon Beattie, Jr., W2TTT'; 'Gordon Beattie'
Subject: Los Angeles County Disaster Communications Service Extended Duty Go
Bag

Welcome to the Training Materials Extended Duty Go Bag Page for the Los
Angeles County Disaster Communications Service. Here you will find the list
of equipment you need to maintain in your Extended Duty Go Bag.

Los Angeles County Disaster Communications Service Proudly serving the
community since 1951

Read on... 

Your Extended Duty Go Bag will be the bag of equipment and supplies you will
use during a major disaster.  The list below is what we recommend.  Only add
what you deem as essential for you to operate.  During extended activations,
there may be a short supply of food and lodging.  NOTE: This will fit into
one large sized mobile travel bag.

THIS IS A FULL EARTHQUAKE KIT & CAN BE STORED IN YOUR VEHICLE

UNIFORM ESSENTIALS:
1 DCS Jacket
1 Pair of BDU Uniform Pants, Green in color ONLY
1 Pair of Shoe Laces
2 DCS Class C Uniform Shirt aka the ID Shirt  
2 Pairs of socks
2 Pairs of Underwear
2 Undershirts
DCS Identification Card with a carry holder or clip.
Extra clothing, socks, warm outer-wear 
Hiking/work boots 

PERSONAL SUPPLIES:
Kleenex Tissue
Moist Towelettes*
Small First Aid Kit (Band-Aids, Motrin, Imodium, Tylenol, Benadryl, Insect
Repellent, Earplugs, Sunscreen, Chap stick, Dramamine, small scissors, etc.)

Towel
Small Umbrella
Space Blanket
Toiletries (tooth brush, toothpaste, razors, soap, etc.) 
Waterproof Matches or butane lighter

OPERATING SUPPLIES:
2-4 Cylume 12-hr Light Sticks (Green or Blue) 
Assorted Batteries
Clipboard (DCS Net Preamble and Check In Sheet, EOC Message Forms, Activity
Log, Frequency List, etc.)
Cooking kit: small pot, dish, eating utensils, 2-qt plastic measuring cup 
Cooking stove (dual fuel), unleaded gas and camping fuel (if possible) 
Extra matches, lighters, fire-starter stick 
Fire extinguisher 
Flashlight (Mini or 4-cell Maglight or Streamlight)
Garbage Bags
Ground cloth 
Lantern (dual fuel preferred) 
Parachute Cord (2x50 Feet)*
Pens, Pencils, Markers, Note Pad, Small Calculator, Miniature Office Set
Personal medication (seven-day supply) 
Pocket Knife
Portable reflector lamp (110 Vac) 
Quart fuel bottle (camping fuel)/propane cylinders 
Repeater Directory (Local and National)
Safety Goggles
Sleeping bag with foam pad 
Small AM/FM Radio*
Small Binoculars*
Small Camera
Small folding chair 
Small folding shovel 
Strobe Marker*
Thomas Guide or AAA Area Maps and Compass or GPS
Two-man tent 
Work Gloves

EQUIPMENT:
12V Gel Cell w/connection to HT*
1-Roll Duct Tape
1-Roll, Black Electrical Tape
50-ft 110-Vac extension cord 
50-ft rope (5/16-inch diameter) 
Antenna w/ Magnetic Mount
Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter 
Coax B PL259 each end: 25 ft RG-213, 10 ft 9096, 10 ft RG-8X 
Connectors and Adapters: PL-259 TO BNC, N, SO-239, barrel connectors, etc. 
D cell and AA batteries 
Easy-up antennas & supports (mast, etc) 
Extended gain antenna for HT 
Gel cells and Quantum or Innova battery packs 
HT Radio, Speaker Mic, DC Power Plug, Battery Pack, Earphone
Power Cord (9-foot, 110VAC)*
Power Strip
Quantum or Innova battery packs* 
Small Tool Kit and gear to setup a temporary antenna and makes repairs to
cable.
Spare HT Battery, Charger

FOOD:
12 Powerbars or other basic high protein snack food.
Food: three-day supply; MRE, freeze-dried, etc. 
Water: 3 gallons (depending on duration of event); have at least one case of
1-gallon bottles ready to go, in the house 

* Optional

Thanks & 73,

Gordon Beattie, W2TTT

201.314.6964

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