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Emergency Kit Holiday Gift Savings for 2013

If you are thinking about buying a holiday gift that could really make a difference in someone's life (not an even larger screen TV than they already have), then we have got some help for you.  For a limited time, use the coupon code 2013HOLIDAY to get an additional 10% off the lowest sale price on emergency kits and supplies at www.LifeSecure.com.

It's that simple.  Just chose what you want to give from among the many emergency kits and disaser supplies that we have sold to help Secure over 600,000 Lives.  Then enter the code 2013HOLIDAY at checkout on www.LifeSecure.com to get an additional 10% off the lowest sale price.

It's a bright way to "lighten" your total at the checkout when you buy emergency kits as a holiday gifts (or to lighten the worry about emergency preparedness for a few more people on your gift list).

It's just another bright option in the LifeSecure 2013 HOLIDAY LIGHTS Promotion.

Happy and Secure Holidays,

The LifeSecure Holiday Lights Team

 Over 600,000 Lives Secured. Is Your Life Secure?

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Hurricane Sandy Says it Again, "Disasters Are Not Going Away" - Prepare Now

Even as a follow-on Nor'easter is on its way, the message from Hurricane Sandy is clear... There will be disasters, they will be disastrous, and your neighborhood can be hit, so prepare now.  Everyone needs to prepare to evacuate or to shelter in place for at least three days after a disaster.  You can see from Sandy, three days is a minimum.

Get your emergency kit now.  I can tell you, we are seeing a great surge in orders as many have gotten the reminder message.

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Are you In A Drought Area? Watch the Drought Get Worse Over the Past Six Weeks

Many want to know if they are officially in a drought area.  Watch this animation to see if your area has made the latest drought map from the U.S. Drought Monitor.  You will see that the drought has been getting worse in the last six weeks.

A drought is just one of many threats one might face anywhere in the United States.  An emegency or disaster can stike anywhere, at any time.  Make sure you are secure with emergency preparedness supplies.  Among other supplies, emergency water is critical to have on hand.

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Over 590,000 Lives Secured with Emergency Kits and Disaster Supplies!

LifeSecure has now secured over 590,000 lives in case of an emergency or disaster.

Our short term goal is now to reach over a million lives secured with emergency kits and disaster supplies. Our long term goal is to help make Every Life Secure. 

Over 590,000 lives secured. Is yours?

 Every Life Secure

School Emergency Preparedness Plans and Supplies: Emergency Supplies are Often the Weak Link

A Good Emergency Plan is Necessary But Not Enough

Every day in schools across America, students come to classes where teachers have diligently prepared a lesson plan. These lesson plans are key to the learning that will take place in each class that day. However, the success of the plan depends in part on the students’ preparation and the supplies that they bring or are provided.

Students must be prepared to learn and have the necessary prerequisite knowledge. In addition, these students must have the necessary relevant supplies that can support the plan of learning for the day: text books, notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, art supplies, computers, calculators, lab equipment, etc.

Every school in America has diligently prepared emergency plans. These plans are key to a successful response to various emergency and disaster scenarios that are possible in each area of the country. However, an emergency plan on its own with not be successful without (1) prepared students and staff and (2) the right emergency supplies for each staff member and all students.

Three Emergency Drills Prepare Students and Staff Be Ready

Emergency and disaster drills help to ensure that students and staff are ready to respond appropriately to any disaster. Many schools routinely practice the three necessary types of emergency drills: evacuation (for fire, bomb threats, etc.), lockdown (for violence and other scenarios where safety requires staying in place), shelter & protection (for earthquakes, tornadoes, and other destructive events). 

These drills are the basis for ensuring that staff, teachers, and students are ready to put emergency plans into action in the event of a real emergency or disaster.

Emergency Supplies Tend to Be the Weak Link In School Emergency Preparedness

In a major emergency or disaster, community emergency response resources may be stretched, and schools may need to rely not only on their own planning and previous drills, but also on their own emergency supplies. The U.S. government recommends that every institution have disaster plans and sufficient survival supplies for up to 72 hours after a major emergency.

Many schools have emergency plans, and drill them, but lack adequate supplies to carry out those plans if the emergency lasts for more than a few hours or if help from the outside community is not readily available.

Every school must be sure to have adequate emergency kits and supplies to support their students and staff.  LifeSecure is a leading supplier of emergency kits and supplies to schools.  We have helped thousands of schools across America to prepare for any emergency or disaster. 

We can help to prepare your school as well.  Contact us at 877-877-5522 or [email protected] for a free consultation to determine your school's emergency preparedness supplies needs.

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How Can Schools Prepare to Successfully Respond to An Emergency or Disaster?

I have answered this question in a guest blog post on the School Health blog: The Weak Link in School Emergency Planning.

In a major emergency or disaster, community emergency response resources may be stretched, and schools may need to rely not only on their own (1) planning, (2) previous drills, and (3) their own emergency supplies. The U.S. government recommends that every institution have disaster plans and sufficient survival supplies for up to 72 hours after a major emergency.

While each school should prepare to deal with each of the disasters or emergencies that are possible in its own location, there are three basic responses to any emergency:

1. Evacuation (for fire, bomb threats, etc.)

2. Lockdown (for violence and other scenarios where safety requires staying in place)

3. Shelter & protection (for earthquakes, tornadoes, and other destructive events

4. Each school needs to have plans for how to

Each school needs to have plans for each of these response scenarios, practice the plans, and ensure that there are adequate supplies to support a successful emergency response.

Unfortunately, experience has shown that:

• All schools have an emergency plan,

• Many schools practice the relevant emergency drills, yet

• Few schools have adequate emergency supplies

Emergency supplies tend to be the weak link in school emergency preparedness.  The good news is that school administrators are increasingly understanding that emergency preparedness in schools must be a three legged stool to be successful.  They are coming to understand that successful emergency response requires that each school:

1. Have the plans

2. Do the drills

3. Get the supplies

Contact us now if you need help determining which school emergency kits and supplies will best meet your school's needs.

Every Life Secure - 490,000 lives secured and counting.

 

Twin Earthquakes In Colorado and Virginia Remind Us of the Risks Throughout the United States

A powerful 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Virgina today follows on the heels of a significant quake in Colorado last night.  These are two regions not used to significant seismic activity. 

This reminds us that much of the U.S. is at risk of significant earthquakes.  No matter where you live, you need an emergency kit and emergency supplies.  If you live an an area specifically prone to eathquakes, we recommend an earthquake kit specifically designed for such events.    Our MobileAid earthquake kits are designed to protect your supplies from falling debris and then support you in the aftermath.

No matter where you live, let these quakes be a reminder of the need to be prepared for any emergency or disaster.  Make your emergency plan and get an emergency kit today.

Every Life Secure

Two "Real" Emergency Blankets for Real Emergencies and Disasters

The "mylar type" (space foil) emergency thermal blanket is a staple of emergency preparedness.  We sell them and include them in almost all of our emergency kits.  They are great because they are very compact, help to retain up to 90% of body heat and provide a protective waterproof and windproof barrier.  

I respect these emergency blankets for what they are and the useful (and even life saving) protection that they provide; however, for some time, I have been looking for something more, something better... 

In the aftermath of an emergency or disaster, one often would want a "real" blanket - one that gives comfort, warmth and protection with "material" and not "metal."  The foil-like emergency blankets have their place but just leave something to be desired.  So I have considered adding a "real" emergency shelter blanket to the LifeSecure and MobileAid lines. 

I have looked at small fleece and micro-fiber blankets and found the ones on the market to provide little coverage (some as small as 35" x 62") and therefore lack the ability to provide real protection to other than a small child.  I considered wool blankets, like those used in some evacuation shelters and found them to be too bulky to be ideal for including in an emergency kit.  Also, once they get wet, they have little value in protecting from the cold.  They are really better suited to use indoors - in a shelter - one may not always be so fortunate in a catastrophic disaster.

So I kept looking for a "real" blanket that would be: lightweight, compact and water resistant while providing the warmth more characteristic of a wool or wool blend shelter blanket.  I FINALLY FOUND IT!  In fact, I found what I wanted plus a version that goes beyond my initial expectations and desires to also protect from nuisance and disease carrying insects.

A friend of mine connected me with some folks who have been developing and testing two Apex Technology^TMemergency blankets for use by the US Military, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other organizations that operate in extreme conditions and provide relief in disaster and other emergency situations.  They have developed two real emergency blankets that we have just introduced in the LifeSecure line...

LifeSecure Protective Emergency Blanket (Apex Technology^TM Cover Blanket)  This is a lightweight water-resistant protective emergency blanket that warms and comforts as well as a much heavier blanket while taking only 1/3 the storage space of traditional wool and wool blend shelter blankets. Patented Apex Technology makes this full size blanket (60” x 70”) water, sand, tear, and debris resistant.

This ATCB blanket is perfect for your emergency kit because it weighs less than 1 pound and fits tightly in your bag so it takes little space and still provides the comfort and warmth of a much heavier blanket.

As excited as I am about this blanket, I am especially excited for the unique insect repllent version of the same blanket...

LifeSecure Insect Repellent Emergency Blanket (Apex Technology^TMCover Blanket with SkinTex^®MRIII)
This insect repellent emergency blanket designed to protect you from nuisance and disease-carrying insects and the elements after an emergency or disaster.Repels mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and other insects (including those that carry West Nile Virus and Lyme disease). This blanket is safe for human contact and is 100% DEET free.

This ATCB blanket is infused with SkinTex®MRIII, an EPA approved permethrin insect repellent used by the U.S. military and World Health Organization (WHO). Repellancy remains effective for 25 washings.

Patented Apex® Technology™ delivers the same comfort and warmth of a much heavier blanket.

To protect exposed skin not covered by the blanket, use with an insect repellent approved for direct application to skin.

Look for me post more about these two unique Apex Technology^TM Cover Blankets as I think they will begin to recognized in the emergency preparedness market as "real" emergency blankets with some real advantages.

Every Life Secure

 

What Do You Put In A Tornado Emergency Kit?

When answering the questions, "What do you put in a tornado emergency kit?", it is important to know that a tornado emergency kit is really just an all-hazards emergency kit.  Your tornado emergency kit should have the supplies you might need after any emergency.  Thus it should be an "all-hazards" kit.  You don't need to have one kit for tornadoes, another for earthquakes, and yet another for floods or some other natural or man-made disaster.

Your "tornado kit" or all hazards emergency kit should be packed using U.S. Government guidelines.  You can find these guidelines at Ready.gov.  We developed all of our LifeSecure emergency kits based on these US Government guidelines.  So the best way for us to answer, "What should be in my tornado emergency kit?" is to tell you what we put in our LifeSecure All-Hazards kits...

So here are the special features and contents of our 4-Person Roll-and-Go or Shelter-In-Place 3-Day Emergency Kit:

Special Features:

• Compact/Comprehensive emergency kit: compact emergency-grade supplies cover all U.S. Governments recommended basics
• Easy-roll/flexible transport:Easy-rolling wheels and telescoping handle avoid back strain; double hand straps and adjustable shoulder strap provide go-anywhere flexibility
• Travel safety and emergency identification:Re-positionable LED safety signal visible up to 800 yards
• Durable protection for supplies: rugged rolling duffel with 600-denier construction; hard-sided cases for personal supplies
• Quick-access organization:large-mouth opening to main compartment with two side pockets and two compression straps; easy-pull ergonomic zippers; personal supplies stored in four carrying cases
• Long life:Water, food, batteries have 5-year shelf life

Contents:
For protection and shelter:

• (4) N-95 respirators (face masks)
• (4) Emergency thermal blankets
• (4) Emergency ponchos
• (1) Roll plastic sheeting
• (1) Roll duct tape

For turning off utilities and other tasks:

• (1) Multifunction tool [needle nose pliers, regular pliers, wire cutter,file/cutter, flat file, pointed screwdriver, mini-screwdriver, small screwdriver, screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, can opener, bottle opener,punch, knife blade]
• (1) Pair leather-palmed work gloves

For communication and light:

• (4) Metal whistles with lanyard
• (1) AM/FM radio with two sets of AAA batteries
• (1) Flashlight with two sets of D batteries
• (8) 12-hour light sticks
• (1) LED Safety Signal
• (1) Notepad
• (1) Pen
• (1) Waterproof document pouch

For hydration and nutrition:

• (1) 2-gallon water bag for carrying, purifying and storing water
• (4) 2,400-calorie food bar (bar contains 12 individually wrapped 200-calorie portions) [5-year shelf life - U.S. Coast Guard approved]
• (24) 4 oz. emergency water pouches [5-year shelf life - U.S. Coast Guard approved]
• (50) water purification tablets

For medical, hygiene and sanitation needs:

• (4) Personal First Aid packet
• (1) Family First Aid kit
• (1) First Aid Guide
• (3) Bio-hazard bags
• (1) Toilet paper roll
• (24) Moist towelettes

For storage and easy transport:

• Emergency preparedness supplies are packed in a rolling duffel with double hand straps and adjustable shoulder strap.

You will note that these LifeSecure emergency kits contain supplies that meet each of the 10 basic emergency needs: water, food, breathing protection, first aid, shelter, warmth, communication, light, tools, sanitation & hygiene.   Note also that this version of our emergency kit has rolling wheels.  We sell rolling and backpack versions of each of our family emergency kits, but we have a preference for wheels (with an option to carry).

The key is to buy or your own "tornado emergency kit" before a tornado or other disaster actually hits.  It isn't hard to do, but after the fact is... well, after the fact and won't do any good.

Every Life Secure

 

What Emergency Supplies Do You Need to Respond to a Tornado?

Someone recently asked, "What emergency supplies do you need to respond to a tornado?"  The answer is that you need essentially the same emergency supplies that you would need to respond to any other disaster.  If a tornado hits close enough to do damage to your home or knock out essential utilities and services, you may have to evacuate or be prepared to shelter-in-place without the benefit of all of the conveniences which we take for granted.

Whether you have to evacuate of shelter-in-place after a tornado of some other disaster, you may need to provide for 10 emergency essential needs: water, food, breathing protection, first aid, shelter, warmth, communication, light, tools, sanitation & hygiene.  A well designed 72 hour emergency kit with basic supplies can help you meet each of these needs whether you stay or have to go.

Ready.gov provides a helpful list of emergency supplies.  You can build your own tornado emergency kit or purchase one.

Every Life Secure

 

 

Emergency Thermal Blankets Warm Survivors of Boat Sinking

I noticed in this photo that the survivors of the boat that sadly sank with up to 600 Libyan refugees aboard were issued emergency blankets like those we use in our LifeSecure Emergency Kits.  These thermal emergency blankets truly can be a lifesaver and are light, compact, and inexpensive.  They reflect back up to 80% of body heat and are windproof and waterproof.

These compact emergency thermal blankets should be a staple in your emergency kit.

 Every Life Secure