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What the heck is a "Go Kit" (or Jump Kit)?
Anyone who has lived through a disaster situation (evacuated to a shelter; no power; no water; etc) can tell you that there are certain items that are needed when you can't get to the store, or walk to your pantry or closet.

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services--water, gas, electricity or telephones--were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away.

FEMA and Emergency Management agencies recommend that you put together a "Disaster Supply" kit that is located in a easily accessible location of your residence. The recommend "rule of thumb" to follow is to plan for a need of at least three days of supplies per person!

As a radio operator, there are a few other items that you might want to bring along in the event of a activation, or evacuation.
General Purpose Disaster Supplies Kit
ARRL Recommended Basic "Go Kit" for ARES members
A Expanded "Jump Kit" for up to 72 hours of operation. 

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