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On average, 11 tropical storms, six of which turn into hurricanes, develop each year in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico. But, according to a recently released forecast from Colorado State University, 2010 is expected to be a busier than normal hurricane season in the Atlantic basin and along the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard in the United States. The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Energizer and the American Meteorological Society (AMS) are working together to help encourage families in hurricane-hazard areas to take a few minutes to get prepared ahead of the storm and gather necessary emergency supplies and back-up power items.
Power outages can put families at risk for potentially harmful and serious outcomes. A simple way to prepare for inconvenient and unavoidable power outages is to have an emergency power kit ready before the blackout occurs. Through the Energizer Keep Safe. Keep Going® public safety campaign, Energizer, the American Meteorological Society,and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, along with local fire departments, are working together to provide tips for building a complete emergency power kit. In addition, they offer ways for families to stay powered and connected during hurricanes and other powerful storms and provide critical reminders about the importance of resisting the urge to use candles as light sources during power outages.
“Candles cause an average of nearly 15,000 home fires each year, resulting in significant numbers of preventable injuries and deaths,” said Chief Jeffrey Johnson, EFO, CFO, MIFireE and president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs. “It cannot be stressed enough the importance of having an emergency power kit and using flashlights and lanterns instead of candles during power outages. They can literally be a beacon of light in a storm and help prevent needless home fires caused by candles.”
I was Blessed to receive an Energizer Emergency Power Kit for review courtesy of my friends at Energizer! We live in an area that experiences a fair number of major storms and tornadoes so this kit is something that is really going to be used! As a matter of fact, on our 25th Anniversary we had such a horrific storm we all wound up in the basement with no power for a few hours while tornadoes whizzed through the area! Praise God, no one in our area was injured!
Items in kit may vary from those seen in picture.
What to Include in Your Emergency Power Kit
- Battery-powered radio or crank radio, to keep your family apprised of current weather-related news.
- Plenty of extra batteries (AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt). Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries have a long storage life, perform well in extreme temperatures and are perfect for use in LED flashlights and other high-tech devices, while Energizer® MAX® batteries are an ideal power source for standard flashlights and lanterns.
- Specialty batteries. Your health is your most important asset. Don’t forget the specialty batteries that power critical health devices like hearing aids and blood glucose and blood pressure monitors.
- Flashlight for every member of the family. Use flashlights instead of candles when the power goes out. Energizer® Weatheready™ lights feature long-lasting LED technology and are designed to keep your family out of the dark.
- Battery-powered cell phone charger, to help keep the lines of communication open. Energizer® Energi To Go® power packs help keep cell phones charged.
In addition to your power kit, here are some additional items to gather when preparing for severe weather:
- Water: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says each person should have a supply of one gallon of water per day for three days, as a normally active person needs at least one-half gallon of water daily just for drinking, in addition to cooking and sanitation.
- Nonperishable food and a manual can opener
- Wet Ones® Antibacterial Hand Wipes for when soap and water are not available.
- One change of clothing and footwear per person; toys and books for children
- One blanket or sleeping bag per person
- A first aid kit, including necessary prescription medications and eyeglasses
- Pictures of family members and pets, in the event of separation
- Pet care items
- Extra set of car keys
- Vehicle fuel tanks filled
- Credit card or cash
- Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members
- Hammer, nails and duct tape
- Waterproof tarp
- Important documents sealed in waterproof container: insurance papers, medical records, bank account numbers and Social Security card(s) and a printed list of important phone numbers (relatives, doctors, insurance agent, work colleagues, etc)
Click HERE to visit the Energizer Preparedness Website. They’ve got some neat info on Home and Weather Safety and a ch
ecklist of additional items to add to your Emergency Kit!
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The generous folks at Energizer are going to Bless ONE Leslie Loves Veggies Reader with an Emergency Power Kit. The Kit comes in a red bag and contains the types of items to think about including in a back-up power kit: battery-operated radio, flashlight, cell phone charger and extra batteries (in various sizes) {Approx. $150 Value} Thank you so much Energizer!!
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Leslie
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