Emergency Preparedness Essentials

Class Two: “Gearing Up” Resource List

Remember:
Positive Mental “S.T.O.P.” Rule of Threes:
Attitude “PMA” Acronym: You can survive up to:
Work the solution, don’t Stop– three deep breaths, focus Three minutes with no air
contribute to the problem. Think– what is the actual challenge? Three hours in exposure
Be motivated. Observe– what assets will help you? (extreme climate conditions)
Stay calm & determined. Plan- *How* will you overcome it? Three days without water
Use good judgment. THEN execute Three weeks without food

The Ten Essential Systems

Check out REI’s Expert Advice article on The Ten Essentials here.
1. Navigation 6. Sun Protection
2. Ignition 7. Insulation
3. Illumination 8. Nutrition
4. First Aid supplies 9. Hydration
5. Repair Kit 10. Emergency Shelter

Different Types of Evacuation Systems

• “Go Bag” (also known as your “72-hour bag” or “Evacuation Kit”): This is your grab-and-go set of necessaries
when evacuating from home
• “Get Home” Bag: Vehicle or Commuter kit to get you safely home from somewhere else
• Remote Kit: Small kit that you keep at work/school if you have to shelter in place
• “Extra Two” box or bag: If you have a few extra minutes to evacuate—some extra things you might take with you

REI’S Emergency Preparedness Shopping List

From Power to Shelter to First Aid, find links to all the basics you need:
• Online Shopping List
• Printable Shopping List
Some of David’s Favorite Additions:
• SOL Scout Survival Kit • Swiss Army Super Tinker Swiss Army Knife
• Rubbermaid Action Packer • goTenna Mesh Text and Location
• Sawyer Bug Repellant Communicator (Pair)
• Whistles for Life - Safety Whistle • Kafka's Kool Tie
• Gear Aid Tenacious Tape Repair Tape • Zippo Mag Strike Fire Starter
• PROBAR Meal Bar

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Supplementary Kits: Gearing Up for the Whole Family
Kids:
• Ready.gov/Kids
Includes resources for both parents and kids, including the “Be a Ready Kid!” portal
• CDC “Children in Disasters”
Includes games and activities to help you and your family stay safe during emergencies.

Seniors:
• Ready.gov/Seniors
• The American Red Cross: “Disaster Preparedness for Seniors by Seniors”

Individuals with Disabilities:

• Ready.gov/disability includes specific tips for building an emergency kits that meets the needs of:
o Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
o Individuals Who are Blind or Have Low Vision
o Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities
o Individuals with a Mobility Disability
o Individuals with Speech Disability
o Individuals with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia

Pets and Animals

• American Red Cross Pet Disaster Preparedness
• Ready.gov Pet and Animal Resources

Additional REI Resources:

• Check out the REI Emergency Prep Resource Hub , which includes a shopping list for emergency supplies, links to
products, expert advice articles, and other classes and resource lists from the Emergency Preparedness Essentials
series.
• Make an REI Virtual Outfitting Appointment to discuss your specific Emergency Preparedness needs.
• Visit our “Ask David” thread on REI Conversations to get your questions answered by our Emergency Preparedness
Essentials Series host, David!

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