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What
Staff Should Bring? :
In order to ensure that
the staff’s personal needs are met during the emergency
period, they are encouraged to bring the following
items:
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Sleeping bag, bed roll and/or a lounge chair
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Pillow
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Change of clothing for 7 days
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Appropriate comfortable footwear -
(Appropriate Footwear:
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For normal shelter
operations, work shoes, sturdy tennis shoes or
walking shoes. NO open- toe sandals, flip-flops,
etc.
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For
field operations, the footwear should be suitable
for the conditions. Working in a hazardous
environment where nails, jagged metal, broken glass
and similar debris is located will require the use
of sturdy work boots, up to and including steel-toe
boots.
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All footwear,
especially boots, should be worn with thick socks
and should be thoroughly broken in before deployment
to avoid blisters and broken skin in a hazardous
environment.)
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Drinking water
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Non-perishable food/snacks
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Manual
can opener
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Toiletry items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant,
foot powder, etc.)
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Sunscreen
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Toilet tissue
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Towel, washcloth and soap
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Flashlight
with extra batteries
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Headlamp
with extra batteries
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Radio with extra batteries
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Diversion aids (cards, games, books, etc.)
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Medications for 7 days
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ID badge
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Rain
jacket/wet weather gear
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Cash (but not too much)
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Fanny
pack (no purse)
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Multiple channel walkie-talkie (if they have a set)
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