LIFE VEST SURVIVAL KIT

This is a prototype design of a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Survival Kit for water emergencies such as
floods and tsunamis. While I have several general purpose emergency kits, I didn’t have anything specific to act as a
flotation aid. While the top priority is to evacuate a water hazard path as quickly as possible, I still wanted to have
an emergency kit available that could potentially aid with my personal flotation and possibly help save loved ones.
While tsunamis are more probable in coastal regions, flooding can occur almost anywhere. Here is some additional
information regarding floods:
FLOOD FACTS:
1. In the past 5 years, all 50 US states have experiences floods or flash floods.
2. Hurricanes, winter storms and snowmelt are common (but often overlooked) causes of flooding.
3. Flash floods often bring walls of water 10 to 15 feet high.
4. A car can easily be carried away by just two (2) feet of rushing water.
5. In a high-risk area, your home is more likely to be damaged by flood than by fire.
6. The Centers for Disease Control reported that over half of all flood-related drowning occurs when a
vehicle is driven into hazardous flood waters.
7. TURN AROUND, DON'T DROWN!

The items included in this prototype PFD kit were designed with the intent of being easily replicated for others
(e.g., family members) and affordable (less than $100 after the purchase of the PFD itself).

REFERENCES:
1. https://www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/
2. http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/
3. http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/flood
4. https://www.osha.gov/dts/weather/flood/preparedness.html
 ITEM
Mustang Classic Industrial
PFD with 4 Pockets,
Orange, X-Large
Paracord Rescue Rope by
Custom Paracord Creation
DRY PAK DP-46
Yellow/Blue 4" x 6" GPS,
MP3, Cell Phone Case
JET LOGIC W-2 Safety
Whistle with Floating
Lanyard, Red/Black
MCR Medical CPR Rescue
Mask, Adult/Child Pocket
Resuscitator, Hard Case
with Wrist Strap
resqme The Original
Keychain Car Escape Tool,
Made in USA (yellow)
Shoreline Marine S.O.S.
Distress Flag
UST Marine See-Me Auto
Strobe Light (Yellow)
Waterproof Camera Float
(2-pack) Floating Camera
Strap (2-pack)
COST TYPE COMMENT
Type III PFDs are for open water where a rescue will
most likely occur quickly. These PFDs are designed to
keep the wearer in a vertical position, but it is the
wearers’ responsibility to maneuver themselves into a
face-up position. Type III PFDs will keep unconscious
wearers face-up just as well as a Type II vest. The
Mustang Survival PFD features large arm holes for
maximum mobility, SOLAS reflective tape on the
shoulders for high visibility and D-rings for lanyard
attachments. I found it to be a great PFD to use for a
$51 PFD survival kit!
Matt from Custom Paracord Creations, designed this
rescue rope specifically for this project. It's intended use
is to attach you to a stable object (e.g., tree) or to attach
another person to you (e.g., child).It can be extended to a
N/A Cordage much greater length if needed.
Since my smartphone is my #1 method for signaling (e.g.,
phone, text, internet, GPS), I want to ensure that I have a
$13 Storage level of water protection in place for this integral device.
An audible signal device for is required for boats. This
high pitch pealess whistle can clip onto your life jacket
and can double as a floating key chain for recreational
$5 Signaling use.
This latex free rescue mask makes resuscitation safer for
the responder and more efficient for the patient. Since
you won't be pinching the patient's nose shut, each rescue
breath will have two avenues of entry into the body. By
using this type of mask, rescue breathing is more efficient.
Supplemental oxygen, connected by way of the mask's
oxygen inlet, increases concentrations of organ-
$9 CPR sustaining oxygen by 50%.
Most flood related drownings occur with people trapped
in vehicles. This tool is specifically designed to break the
tempered glass window of vehicle doors (press against
the corners, not the middle) and has a razor blade to cut
$10 Tool seat belts.
This 3' X 3' distress flag meets all requirements for a
USCG daytime signaling device and is meant for daylight
$8 Signaling rescue alerting.
This light is specifically designed as a marine rescue
beacon. When set to Auto, it will automatically turn on
when in water. Even if you are unconscious, this beacon
$20 Signaling can alert rescuers of your location in the dark.
This camera float is attached to the rescue rope to avoid
$13 it from sinking in water due to the weight of the
Flotation caribiners.