CERT Kit

A stocked CERT kit is important to every volunteer in case they are activated. Volunteers receive a basic CERT kit upon completion of training.  Here are other items to place in your kit, or to take should you be activated.

• Sunscreen – preferably 30 SPF or greater
• Safety Glasses
• Work Gloves
• Cert Vest and Helmet
• Mosquito repellent with DEET
• Medicines prescribed to you:
  • Diabetics: insulin and supplies, snacks, hard candies, etc. as you may be doing physical work beyond your everyday activities.
  • Asthmatics: Bring your 'Rescue Inhaler/MDI'
  • Allergies: There may be a lot of dust and debris, so if you have allergies, take your allergy medication before you head out.
  • All other medical conditions: Please take your medicine before you leave home or bring it with you in its labeled container.
• Change of clothes and an extra pair of socks
• Plastic bags
• Hand sanitizer
• Bandaids, cleaner for wounds and scrapes and a topical anti-bacterial cream
• Bandage scissors
• Headlamps for helmet
• Leatherman tool
• Water and personal snacks
• Money, including a small amount of change
• CERT ID CERT shirt, vest and hat and other ID
• Wear sturdy shoes and long pants
• Cell phone

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