Disaster / Large Event Response Equipment Cache

This is a list of our out-the-door response kit items. This is designed to supplement or completely outfit a 2-3 person news gathering crew.

KIT CONTENTS

  • 1 BAG, Portabrace –  Camera 1 KIT
  • 2 BOX, Pelican 1550 Black – Primary Accessory for Video Cameras
  • 3 BOX, Pelican 1550 Yellow – Camera 2 KIT w/ Wireless Mic
  • 4 BOX, Pelican 1550 Tan – sUAV Kit.
  • 5 BOX, Pelican 1620 Black – Light Kit OR Safety Gear & Extra Storage. Tri-Kart
  • 6 BOX, Pelican 1650 Black – Tripod, Incident Specific Gear
  • 7 BOX, Harddig Case, Gray – Incident Specific Safety Support Gear & Large Med Kit

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

  1. Photo Equipment
    • Still Photo Equipment
  2. Video Equipment
    • Primary Video Camera
    • Backup Video Camera
    • sUAV Kit
    • Cables & Support Equipment
    • Tripod
    • GoPro Kit
  3. Computers
    • Macbook Pro
      • With Final Cut, Photo Mechanic, LiveU Lite Software and Video SDI to Thunderbolt Adaptor
    • Macbook Air
      • With Final Cut, Photo Mechanic, LiveU Lite Software and Video SDI to Thunderbolt Adaptor
  1. Communications (IN BOX 6 & 4)
    • Handheld Scanners X2
    • Antennas, Magnet Mount
    • Yaesu FT817 Transmitter / Ham Radio / CB
    • Marine VHF Handheld
    • Aircraft Band Radio (IN BOX 4)
    • FRS Handheld Radios W/ Weather Radio Capability
    • Two-Way UHF Radios for News team intercom use & IFB
  2. Food / Drink
    • Water (1-Case Per Person Per Day)
    • PowerBars
    • Non-Perishable food items, High Protein / High Energy items
    • Energy Drinks / Red Bull
  3. Clothing
    • Rain Gear
    • Boots
    • Water Shows
    • Sneakers
    • Shorts
    • Swim Trunks
    • Personal Clothing Per Person X 3 Day Change
    • Baby-wipes
    • Toiletry Kit
  4. Safety Gear
    • First Aid Kit (IN BOX 5)
    • Life Vest (IN BOX 5)
    • Yellow Strobe Light (IN BOX 6)
    • Mobile Weather Station / Windspeed Gauge (IN BOX 4)
    • ANSI Yellow Traffic Vest (IN BOX 6)
  5. Support & Logistics
    • Maps, Gazateer of the Area (Purchased Locally)
    • GPS for Vehicle ( IN BOX 6)
    • Power Splitters, 12V
    • 12V to 120Volt Power Inverter
    • Portable Generator (If Available)
      1. 1000W to 2000W
      2. 5 Gal of extra Gas for Genset
    • Internet Connection Hotspots (IN BOX 2)
      1. Verizon
        1. With Remote Antenna (In Box 6)
      2. T-Mobile
      3. Sprint
      4. LiveU if available
    • Gas Jugs
      1. 5 Gallon Jugs X 3 or total of 15 Gallons of Fuel
      2. Use Diesel (Yellow Jugs) or Kerosene (Blue Jugs) if red gas jugs not available
    • Fix-A-Flat X 4
    • Cargo Straps
    • Duct Tape (IN BOX 6)
    • Cable Ties (IN BOX 6)
    • Small Tool Kit or Leatherman Tool (IN BOX 6)
  6. Other Supplies