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HOLIDAY LIGHTS Promotion: FREE Luci Solar LED Emergency Lantern

Half the fun of doing a Holiday promotion is coming up with a fitting theme and the other half is finding something cool to give away.  We're in the emergency preparedness business, and so emergency lights are a natural part of our product offering.  So it hit us that it was about time this year (it's our 9th Holiday season) to launch a "HOLIDAY LIGHTS" promotion... half the battle won.

So the next thing we had to do is find some cool emergency light products to give away... no problem.  We have just launched the Luci Solar LED Emergency Lantern.  We love this versatile compact lantern and so its a natural to offer FREE with a purchase of $200.00 or more on www.LifeSecure.com.  Just use the checkout Coupon Code: LANTERN. This, indeed, will make a great gift or stocking stuffer itself.  Or just keep it for your own emergency kit.

Here are the basics on the Solar LED lantern:

 
The Luci 10-LED Solar Lantern is compact (1" x 5" when collapsed) and lightweight (4.5 oz) for storage and transport and bright (80 lumens) for emergency use.  It's waterproof enclosure inflates to 4" for use in low light, bright light, and emergency flashing light modes.  It can be used as a task light, flashlight, and diffuse area lantern (15 sq. ft.). 

An 8 hour charge yields 6 to 12 hours of light.  A single charge will hold for up to 3 months. Key to its usefulness when stored in an emergency kit is that it maintains 50% power even after 2 years in dark storage.  So just recharge in sunlight or incandescent light every year or so. 

It has a handle for carrying or attaching to walls,ceilings, or backpacks. The long life on this product should keep anyone happy: 300 - 500 recharge cycles.  It durable and maintenance free.

We really do hope that you will like it as much as we do.  So load up on Secure gifts for the Holidays and let us send you your FREE Luci light.

Happy and Secure Holidays,

The LifeSecure Holiday Lights Team

 

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Prepare to Stay Informed In Any Emergency with a FREE 4-Way Powered Survival Radio with Flashlight

In an emergency or disaster it is critical to stay informed of the latest news and updates.  Stay informed with this FREE 4-Way Powered Survival Radio with Flashlight.  The survival radio is yours FREE with any purchase of $250 or more (not including shipping and taxes) on LifeSecure.com until October 21, 2011.

Here is a full description of the 4-Way Powered Survival radio with flashlight.

4–way powered survival radio and flashlight guarantees light and AM/FM/Shortwave (SW1/SW2) radio reception in an emergency. Long–lasting internal NI–MH battery charges from dynamo hand crank, solar panel, or A/C adapter and lasts up to 48 hours of playing on a full charge. Can also run directly from 3 AA batteries (not included) or 110v electrical outlet.

Six additional survival features: siren, flashing beacon, compass, digital clock, thermometer and storage compartment. Easy to store and carry: compact, lightweight, adjustable shoulder carry strap.

Special Features:

• Guaranteed power:dynamo hand crank, solar panel, 3 AA batteries, A/C adapter for 110v outlet
• Long–lasting rechargeable internal NI–MH batteries: solar panel recharge of 12 hours lasts 6 to 8 hours; A/C adapter recharge of 6 hours lasts up to 48 hours; hand crank recharge of two minutes lasts up to 25 minutes; visual power level indicators
• Emergency radio: AM/FM and Shortwave (SW1/SW2); luminescent tuning needle; personal listening ear bud
• Flashlight: 1.5'' lens radius for strong beam
• Compact storage and easy transport: Compact, slim design (7.75" x 2.5" x 4"); lightweight (1 lb 2 oz), adjustable shoulder carry strap
• Safety: Loud pulsing siren and flashing emergency beacon
• Other survival features: Compass, thermometer, digital clock, emergency supplies storage compartment (perfect for matches, first aid, pocket knife, etc)

Dimensions and weight: 7.75'' x 2.5'' x 4''; 1 lb. 2 oz.

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Blackouts - Candles Pose a Fire Hazard - Use Light Sticks

With blackouts making the headlines once again due to severe winter weather, it is a good time to be reminded of a very important blackout safety tip:

"Avoid using lighted candles."

Over 15,000 residential fires and 150 deaths occur each year in the United states due to fires started by candles.  In a blackout, the use of candles to provide light significantly increases the chances of starting a house fire.  The irony is that the same conditions that caused the blackout in the first place (severe storms) can often delay firefighters in responding to a house fire.

While there are safety tips for use of candles in the home, it is better to avoid them altogether when planning for any emergency, including a blackout.  Some emergency kit manufacturers include candles in their emergency kits, but we do not use them as we think there are better alternatives that do not pose a fire risk.  We have also been guided by the fact that the Amerian Red Cross discourages their use in a blackout because of the fire hazard.

When I was growing up overseas in the Philippines, we had a lot of blackouts.  We typically responded with a combination of candles, kerosene lanterns, and flashlights. While flashlights remain a good solution and battery or crank driven lanterns are another alternative with no associated fire risk, I never use candles or fuel burning lanterns indoors today in the case of an emergency.  There is really no reason to use candles if one is prepared with appropriate alternatives.

If you have a hard time keeping batteries on hand or you don't want to have to "crank" for your light, the best alternative to candles is to use glowing light sticks.  One can find good quality light sticks that will last for up to 12 hours in any camping supply store or on-line from any emergency preparedness company.  Avoid the toy-grade light sticks often sold around Halloween time.

At LifeSecure.com we sell military-grade 12-hour light sticks and pack them in most of our emergency kits because they are:

• non-flammable (generate no heat or spark)

• non-toxic (so they are safe for children to use)

• waterproof (so they can be used in any weather conditions)

We also like the fact that they have a long shelf life - certified to last for 4 years - and are extremely easy to use.  Just bend them in half and the non-toxic chemicals mix and you have instant light.  Most military or emergency grade glowing light sticks put out about as much light as a typical candle.  I have read with them in the dark as well as moved around a dark house with ease.

In a blackout you can easily put one in each room or move them with you for light.  There is no need to shield a flame as you move, keep children and pets away from them, worry about leaving them unattended, or to remember to blow them out when you go to sleep.  I have found that the green (or yellow) glow is actually comforting to children and it is easy for each child to have their own light in a blackout situation.

I also like that they are very thin and compact and many are designed to be worn on a lanyard or hung from a hook or nail if desired.  They are compact enough to stick an extra few just about anywhere you might need them.

I keep several on hand in the house, in my car, and in each of my 72 hour emergency kits.  I always feel better prepared with a combination of a flashlight and some light sticks to provide an instant, reliable source of light.  I have picked up many flashlights in my life only to be disappointed that the batteries were dead, but I have never had this issue with a light stick.  As long as it is within its dating, you don't have to worry about whether its power will be drained when you need it most.

At about $1.50 or so each, they really are a great and affordable emergency lighting solution for a blackout or any other emergency at home, at work, at school or on-the-go.

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