Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team - Disaster and Emergency Health Services
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Equipment for Deployments
Having the right equipment for deployments, and of course, not to much, will make your deployments much easier.

Here is a recommended list of items to bring:

This bag is a smaller mobile bag to be carried with the team member where ever they go.
    Water  
    Small bag to be carried with you
    Leather work gloves 
    Eye protection
    One MRE
    Ear protection 
    Sunscreen 
    Flashlight
    Sun Glasses, Glasses, etc.
    Note paper / pen / pencils  ID, Drivers license
    Travel Credit Card
    Hat 
    Snacks 
    Knife
    Other tools to match job 


Items to carry in your luggage:
    Two BDU pants and shirts 
    Several  / Team T-shirts 
    Belt 
    Shorts for off time
    Work Boots, Shoes (tennis) 
    Field Jacket
    Underwear - 3 pr. min. 
    Socks 3 pair min. 
    Poncho / rain gear  
    Large Zip Lock bags 
    Pillow ( Compact) 
    Reading material  
    Laundry Bag and Soap
    Sewing repair kit 
    Towel 
    Toilet Paper 
    Large Garbage Bags
    Personal Items, Bag in a Bag
    Baby Powder
    Tooth Brush / paste/ floss 
    Soap Bar and container 
    Wash cloth and towel 
    Hair Brush / Comb / Mirror 
    Medications 
    Shaving supplies 
    Shampoo 
    Unscented Deodorant 
    Foot Powder 
    Make up 
    Feminine Hygiene items