Pack the Mitigation Response Vehicle Before an Emergency
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This process will make sure you have all of the necessary tools and equipment to respond and perform the mitigation job safely and efficiently.
Step 1: Review loss information provided by the office
Review the loss information before responding and confirm that all of the information required has been filled out.
- Loss site address - confirmed in GPS
- Loss information - source, age of house, affected areas, other
- Special equipment required - ladders, PPE, other
Step 2: Confirm that all tools, equipment and materials are stocked on the response vehicle
Typical equipment and supplies that should be stocked on the mitigation response vehicle.
Note: this is a generic list and should be updated and posted in the shop.
Administration and Safety Equipment:
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Roadside emergency kit
- Jumper cables
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) book
- Haz-Com binder
- Job folders
- Extra forms
- GPS
- Hazard signs
- Wet floor sign
- Calculator
- Digital camera
- iPad or other technology
- Gas card
- Permanent marker
- Zip lock bags for samples
- Clip boards
- On Call list
Extraction Wands and Hoses:
- Sewer wand
- Clean water wand
- High pressure hose
- Extraction hoses
- Water supply hose
Production Equipment
- Water key
- 2 rolls 6 mil trash bags
- Carpet grooming rake
- Foam blocks
- Clear furniture tabs
- 4 Extension cords
- 10 Electrical adaptors
- 220 Electric panel (220 dryer)
- Empty 5 gallon bucket
- 1 Roll 6 mil fire retardant poly sheeting for containment or roof covering
- 1 Bundle furring strips for roof covering or other
- 3 – 1.5 boxes
- Moving blankets
- 1 Roll lay-flat – 18”
- 1 Roll lay-flat – 9”
- 1 Roll carpet mask
- 1 Roll floor mask
- 2” Blue tape
- 3” Yellow tape
- 6” White vinyl tape
- Floor scraper with blades
- 6’ Ladder
- Portable lighting
- 4 Moving disks
- Air sled
Restoration and cleaning solutions
- 10 Clean white towels
- 3 Gallons antimicrobial
- 2 Cans spray adhesive
- 2 Empty trigger sprayer
Testing Equipment
- Carpet sensor
- Thermal hygrometer
- Manometers
- Non-penetrating moisture meter
- Penetrating w/ slide hammer
Equipment
- 1000 CFM Air scrubber and collars
- Spare 16x16x2 filter pleated & carbon
- Wall drying set up
- 6 – LGR DH’s
- 3 50-Gallon water collection barrel
- 8 Air movers
- 1 HEPA Vac w/ attachments
- Portable extraction unit
- Portable extraction hose
- Portable high pressure hose
Tools
- Skill saw
- Reciprocating saw
- Oscillating multitool
- Cordless drill
- Tool box with hand tools: hammer, knives, screw drivers, pry bars, drywall knife, hand saw, etc.
- Demolition tools
- Clean up tools: broom, dust pan, flat shovel, round point shovel, rake
Step 3: Confirm that all necessary PPE is stocked on the response vehicle
Typical PPE items that may be required on a mitigation project:
- Half or full face respirator
- Organic cartridges
- Hand sanitizer
- Liquid-repellent coveralls
- Waterproof coveralls
- Waterproof rubber gloves
- Rubber boots
- Safety glasses, goggles or face shield
- Booties
Step 4: Complete the daily vehicle safety maintenance checklist before departing
Before departing inspect the vehicle for the following:
- Check engine oil levels
- Check coolant levels
- Check fuel gage - fill if less than half tank
- Check head lights
- Check backup lights
- Check parking lights
- Check brake lights
- Check directional lights
- Check tail lights
- Check side lights
- Check tires including spare
- Check mirrors
- Check windshield wipers
