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1. Carry with you

___ Personal Information Packet (Identification, Copies of Certifications/Licenses, Immunizations, Emergency Contact #’s, etc.)

___ Cash for Personal Needs (Assume Credit Cards are not working and NO ATM’s. Carry $20.00 bills and smaller.)

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2. Carry in a Shoulder Bag, Backpack or on Web Gear, MOLLE Gear

(Duty Items + “Self Support for 24hrs” items  ... leave your hands free to work) 

___ Personal Medications (in a Ziploc) and Personal Items (24 hrs worth)

___ Cell Phone with Charger (in a Ziploc)

___ HMRG Phone Tree (in a Ziploc)

___ Protective Eye Wear/Sunglasses (or both)

___ Insect Repellant

___ Sun Block

___ Water for 24 hrs (Canteen(s), Camelback, Water bottles)

___ Food and Energy Snacks (24 hrs) Chocolate Bars, granola bars, peanut butter, etc.)

___ First Aid Kit (Individual use or Large for Duty Use)

___ GPS Unit and/or Compass (if you have one)

___ Flashlight and batteries (Pack batteries separately)

___ Knife

___ Matches (waterproof preferred) or cigarette lighter (in a Ziploc)

___ Paper and Pen (in a Ziploc)

___ Whistle or other signaling device

___ Work Gloves

___ All Weather/ Emergency/ Environmental Gear (Rain Gear, Jacket, gloves, Poncho with Liner, etc). [Recommended]

___ Radio Communications (Personnel With Communications Gear/Duty ONLY)

Headphones/Extra Radios/Antennas/Coax/Connectors/Batteries/Rechargers

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3. Carry in a Duffel Bag or Luggable/Rollable bag 

(Non-immediate gear and “Self Support from 24hrs to 72hrs” Items)

___ Weather Radio and “Good Time Radio” for News Alerts [optional]

___ Personal Medications (from 24-72hrs worth)

Extra Clothing / Personal Hygiene Items:

____ ACU’s/BDU’s                                 ____ Boots                            ____ Cap/Cover   

____ Boonie/Jungle Hat                      ____ Socks                            ____ Undergarments

____ Extra Footwear                            ____ Extra Eyewear             ____Towel & Wash Cloth

____ Off Duty clothing                         ____Toiletries                      ____Toilet paper

____ Feminine Products (Women)

___ Extra Batteries (For Flashlight, Radio, etc.)

___ Mess Kit and Eating Utensils (If needed)

___ Food and Water from 24hrs to 72 hours (Vienna sausage, Spam, Tuna Fish, Canned Chicken, MRE’s, etc.)

___ Sleeping Gear (EAR PLUGS, Sleeping Bag / Bed Roll, and Pillow)

___ Small Shovel [if available]

___ Paper Towels

___ Garbage bags

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4. Carry in vehicle + Other items to consider:

___ Full tank of gas (should be done at closest fuel stop prior to incident)

___ Sleeping Cot

___ Texas road map

___ HMRG Phone Tree (For Calls enroute to the incident)

___ Small Portable Table and Chairs or Stools [if available]

___ Ice Chest and ICE

___ Other Items: Tent, Camp stove and Fuel, ATV, RV, Marking Ribbon or Flagging, Small hand tools,

Generators and Extra Fuel, etc.

REMEMBER:  In the first hours, possibly days, of a disaster, accessory battery charging capabilities may

ONLY be accomplished by automobile.  Make sure you pack your auto chargers.

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