IDAMC 2016 WAYS TO GIVE WHAT WE DO WHO WE ARE TRAINING VOLUNTEER SITEMAP CONTACT US PACKING LIST Specifically for Typhoon/Hurricane for ~ 1 week Clothing: 1 cargo/protective pant 1 light weight pant (breathable, like a hiking pant) 1 pair of leggings to layer if cold 1 pair of shorts ~12 pairs of socks – wool preferable (it’s nice to change ~twice daily) 7 pairs Underwear (1/day – do not expect a chance to wash them) 1 Wool shirt ~2 other shirts – synthetic> cotton if raining/wet/hot 1 long sleeved shirt 1 rain jacket/poncho 1 pair protective/work gloves 1 pair work boots/hiking boots or durable/comfortable shoes (running shoes are a little thin for walking over debris) 1 pair flip flops (to change into) Women: 1-2 bras – sport bras recommended personal Hygiene items Sleeping: 1 Thermorest or pad (or hammock) Sleeping bag LINER (a down sleeping bag would be too hot and would potentially get wet) (MMM will likely bring tents or tarps) Other (do not bring excessive amounts, assume everyone is bringing for themselves): 1L personal water bottle Toiletries – minimal for decrease in weight/size Chamoix or small towel Ear plugs Eye mask Bug repellent Sunscreen Wet wipes Extra zip lock baggies Toilet paper Notebook – waterproof ideal Travel insurance – consider https://geobluetravelinsurance.com/ Passport Copy of passport Phone – optional, consider an international plan Remember to keep it as small and light as possible. Assume that you will not be bathing and clothing can be worn multiple times. Assume that it will be wet as well and that wool or synthetic clothing usually works better than cotton. Ask your trip director about food and shelter plans. RECENT POSTS Loans for Medicines: Should We Wait for Massive Lending in Pharmacies? Why Is It Popular To Buy Medicines Online? Karch and Bahiraei Test Human Cut Suit in SF MMCS Logistics Mass Casualty Training CATEGORIES General Information General Issues Health Care News PARTNERS/SPONSORS ABOUT Ways to Give Our Mission Who We Serve Who We Are Board of Directors Board Vacancy Founder’s Philosophy on Mission Medicine Volunteer Contact us Sitemap HAIYAN 2013 MEDIA A Desktop C-section in the Wreckage of Haiyan (Channel 4 UK) American doctors set up clinic in remote Philippines town (NBC Nightly News) Group Of Health Professionals From Mammoth Among First To Aid Typhoon-Stricken Philippines (CBS LA) In the Wake of a Typhoon (the 4-part inside story on TakePart.com) Lack of medicine could mean patients are turned away (ITV) Mammoth Lakes Doctors' Group Among First to Help in Philippines (LA Times) Mammoth Medical Mission's Inspiring Story In The Philippines (Huffington Post) MMM wins distinguished Adelina Award Nancy Snyderman Returns to Tanauan to Find Medical Relief Still Underway (NBC Nightly News) The Health Beat: An American Rescue Team in the Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Devastation Slows Aid Efforts (Al Jazeera) Copyright © 2021 | www.mammothmedicalmissions.org. All rights reserved.