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Emergency Operations CHECKLIST
Basic Response Equipment
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HT - hand held 2 Meter radio with rubber duckie antenna
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Gain antenna and/or mag mount with adapter(s) to
connect to HT
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Extra batteries, charger and/or cigarette lighter
adapter
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Headphones with boom or speaker microphone
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Coax cable and adapters (BNC to PL 259, etc.)
Mobile Radio set-up
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Mobile radio: 2 Meters (440 and 220 bands are also
helpful)
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Power supply and patch cords
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Mag mount antenna and plate (trash can lid) or similar
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Multiple outlet power strip and extension cord(s)
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Coax cable and adapters (BNC to PL 259, etc.)
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Headphones, microphone, spare fuses
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Supplementary Communications Equipment
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AM/FM radio with batteries and AC adapter
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Scanner
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Portable packet set-up and extra HT
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ATV set-up
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HF set-up
Tools and Test Equipment
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SWR meter
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Volt/Ohm meter
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Screwdrivers and pliers
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Soldering set
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Electrical tape, Duct tape
Documents/paperwork
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RACES/ACS, ARES or VIP Identification
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Disaster Service Worker Card
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Ham Operator's License (copy)
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Driver's License
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Vehicle registration and insurance cards
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Operator's manual for your radio(s)
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Pencils, sharpener, erasers, pens
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Clipboard and note paper
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Message Forms and Activity Log
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Repeater Directory
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City and County Maps
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Personal and Radio Phone Lists
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3x5 cards, mini stapler, staples, Scotch tape
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Waterproof carrying box
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Vehicle signs (RACES/ACS, ARES or VIP)
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Personal Gear (minimum 3-day supply)
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Water
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Ready-to-eat food
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Cooler
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Thermos
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Medications: Prescription and OTC
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Headache, cold Q Poison Oak
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Sore throat lozenges
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Sunscreen
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Mosquito repellent
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Chap Stick
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Eyeglasses, sunglasses
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Flashlight, extra batteries, lantern
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First Aid Kit, dust mask, hard hat
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Clothing for work and sleeping:
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Foul weather gear
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Boots
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ID hat, vest
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Gloves
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Toiletries and wash-up kit
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Folding chair
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Sleeping bag
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Tent
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Camp stove
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Mess kit
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Water/windproof matches, lighter
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Swiss Army knife and Pocket Tool
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Toilet paper, Paper towels
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Trash and Zip-Lock bags
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Sewing kit, Safety pins
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Money (general, phone & parking meter coins)
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Wristwatch with alarm
Car Kit
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Screw drivers
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Pliers
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Wrenches
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Socket set
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Electrical tape, duct tape
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Jumper cables
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Tire chains
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Highway flares (long burning), light sticks
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Flashlight, 12 Volt emergency light, area light
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Extra oil, coolant, gas (safely stored)
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Tire jack, ax, folding shovel
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Rope (100 ft.)
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Fire extinguisher (ABC with no plastic straps)
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Fuses
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Hose clamps
Check:
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Mechanical and electrical condition
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Fuel tank full (Where is the nearest gas station
with a generator? _______________ )
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Check oil and coolant levels
Other:
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You list your own specific items before an activation!
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