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CERT Bag List

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Northmountain
on 01-31-2010 at 06:55 PM (1720 Views)
Over the years, we've worked to create a list of recommended items for CERT bags / kits in our area. Obviously, the list is not all inclusive nor should everything be considered as 'carry' items.



CERT EMERGENCY BAG ITEMS

1- Medical Supplies

a. Roller bandages, 10 plus. (Make you own – sheets?)

b. Triangular bandages, 6 plus

c. 2 x 2 bandages, 30 plus

d. 4 x 4 bandages, 30 plus

e. 6 x 6 bandages, 30 plus

f. Surgical tape, 4 plus rolls

g. Rubber gloves, 1 box. (Size that fits you!)

h. Particle masks, 10 ea.

2- Safety Equipment

a. Goggle

b. Leather gloves

c. Hard hat

d. Vest

3- Miscellaneous

a. 30 gal. Plastic bags, 5 ea.

b. Anti-bacterial soap, liquid, 1 pt.

c. 6 to 8 in. crescent wrench

d. Multi-purpose knife. (Leatherman, Schrade, etc.)

e. Sterile saline solution for open fractures.

f. Duct tape

g. Masking tape

h. Pens, pencils, magic markers, notebooks, extra paper, chalk for marking doors etc.

i. Portable radio

j. Flash light

k. Extra batteries

l. Boots suitable for traversing debris

m. Scissors – heavy duty

n. High-energy bars, etc.

o. Canteen or supply of water -- for you. (Possibly carried on belt)

4- Equipment you might bring to the command post

a. Shovels

b. Hand saws

c. Fire extinguishers

d. Pry bars

e. Cribbing materials (2x2, 4x4, by 18 to 24 in. long)

f. FRS radios

g. Ham radios

h. Rope

i. Axe

j. Large first aid kit

k. Blankets

What items are your CERT teams using / carrying / caching?

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Updated 02-08-2010 at 02:55 AM by Northmountain (.)

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Comments

  1. AZ Prepper - 01-31-2010 07:19 PM
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    Very cool! Thank you for the list!
  2. Phil801 - 02-01-2010 03:41 PM
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    Very cool list Northmountain! Thanks!
  3. Northmountain - 02-07-2010 12:56 PM
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    It is easy to make a CERT pack too heavy but don't underestimate the water you'll personally need. CERT team members carrying the pack will wear out fairly quickly with a lot of weight on their back. Folks should seriously consider two or more packs. One to wear and one to drop off in the staging area your team has designated. The second pack will probably contain additional water, bandages, heavier tools, etc. Be aware that the folks manning the triage area may shop from it if needed.

    Bottom line. In a large disaster, CERT team members will be out helping folks for days on end. You probably won't be returning home for days on end (assuming you still have a home). You'll be busy, but will be worn out by the second day. Think about how you are going to take care of yourself first so you are still in good enough shape to help others.

    Lastly, don't put yourself in a situation where you end up becoming a casualty. Doing so is a double bogie ... loss of you as a CERT 'rescuer' and the fact that one more 'body' has now been added to the injured that must be assisted.

    Updated 02-08-2010 at 02:14 AM by Northmountain (.)