Glow Sticks Critical To Man-Made and Natural Disaster Preparedness

Natural disasters-whether it is a hurricane, flood, earthquake, tornado, or an outbreak of bird flu-can be devastating. Although you might be very well aware of the likelihood of these risks in your area, the occurrence of some may be more unexpected. According to the Department of Homeland Security, flooding can happen anywhere in the United States; whereas earthquakes are more common on the West Coast. Tornados can wreak havoc virtually anywhere.

Not surprisingly, the 2006 hurricane season is predicted to be another active season. In fact, the 2006 hurricane forecast predicts:

17 named tropical storms; an average season has 9.6.
9 hurricanes compared to the average of 5.9.
5 major hurricanes with winds exceeding 110 mph; average is 2.3.

Hurricanes….Flooding…Earthquakes…Tornados...Do You Have Your Supply of Glow Sticks?
Although you certainly can't stop a natural disaster from occurring, you can take steps to prepare for the unexpected. One of most critical steps is to always have a safe and reliable light source on hand, as the power is sure to be out for a lengthy amount of time. Glow sticks are used by the military, law enforcement, search and rescue teams as well as any individual who wants to be prepared for when disaster strikes. Our Safety Glow Sticks are ideal for long-term storage (up to four years) and can be used effectively in all weather conditions. In addition, they are 100% waterproof, and they float. Glow sticks are bright, versatile and have an extensive illumination time.

Glow Sticks Are An Excellent Way To Prepare You For…

Earthquakes - In an earthquake, infrastructure will be severely damaged: buildings will be damaged or completely flattened. There will be power outages, and gas line breaks - all of which can create fires. Obviously, with the risk of a gas line break, the use of candles as an alternative light source could be a catastrophic idea in an already bad situation. Glow sticks can provide the replacement light required when the power goes out.

Fires - As global warming climbs to the top of the world's priority list, drought is becoming a more evident symptom of the climate changes. Wildfires have been common in California and Florida, but now we have seen them in the middle of winter in the Midwest. A utility power pole in the middle of a wildfire makes for good kindling, and assures power will be out for quite some time. Many municipalities will ban the use of candles or other flammable products during drought season, and nobody wants to add to the fire danger. So, glow sticks are the safe alternative lighting solution.

Floods - Floods have been recorded in every part of the world. It may be a result of epic rains over a region, or simple failure of your sump pump. In a flooded home, the first thing that must be done is to have the power shut off to prevent electrocution and the possibility of electrical fires. Again, candles are a bad idea for temporary lighting as the dry parts of the house are still susceptible to fires started by candles. During Hurricane Katrina, this happened dozens of times, and with the waters so high, emergency crews could not get to the fire to put it out. This left people abandoning their homes for the flooded waters around it. Glow sticks are waterproof, so they will work where wet matches would not, and they provide all the light required without the risks.

Hurricanes - Every hurricane preparation kit now requires glow sticks to be in them. Hotels are often designated as hurricane shelters. In fact, hotel chains in hurricane-vulnerable areas are now required to have a supply of glow sticks available for every room in the hotel in case of a power outage. Imagine being in a hotel without power...it would be bad enough at home, but you could at least feel around at home based on your memory of where things are. In a hotel, everything is new and strange, and now dark. Injuries to guests occur more often during power failures than all other incidences combined. Glow sticks provide the safe, temporary lighting required at home or away.

Thunderstorms - The most common cause of power outages, thunderstorms can occur anywhere, any time of the year. The use of candles as an alternative light source could cause a fire, causing a bad situation to become much worse. Glow sticks provide the safe, temporary light required until the lights come back on.

Tornadoes - People in the Midwest are especially aware of tornadoes. When an area is hit by a tornado, it can take days to restore power. The use of candles as an alternative light source is a fire danger, and could be a catastrophic idea in an already bad situation. Glow sticks can safely provide the replacement light required when the power goes out.

Winter Storms, Ice Storms, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat - Extreme changes in temperature hot or cold, put a lot of stress on utilities to meet demand, which can cause brown-outs or blackouts to occur. Ice Storms can destroy power lines for thousands or miles, as people in the Northeast have seen over the past decade especially. Ice storms can leave places without power for as much as a month afterward, as crews have the painful task of restoring power one block at a time. The use of candles as an alternative light source is a fire danger, and could be a catastrophic idea in an already bad situation. Glow sticks can safely provide the replacement light required when the power goes out.

Blackouts - Shortages in energy are becoming regular occurrences in the U.S. The Northeast faced a major blackout due to a facility failure in Ohio. Texas and California have demand strains on their utilities, and forecasts are that the Northwest will face similar shortages in the coming years. During a blackout, the use of candles as an alternative light source is a fire danger, and could be a catastrophic idea in an already bad situation. Glow sticks can safely provide the replacement light required when the power goes out.

Acts of Terrorism - The Department of Homeland Security regularly states that utilities are a top target for terrorism. A successful terrorist attack on a utility would cause blackouts for a large region of service. During a blackout, the use of candles as an alternative light source is a fire danger, and could be a catastrophic idea in an already bad situation. Glow sticks can safely provide the replacement light required when the power goes out.

Epidemics such as Bird Flu - The Department of Homeland Security says an outbreak of bird flu will keep at least 40% of the work force at home. With fears of contracting bird flu at work, the shortage of employees may be worse than predicted. If employees do not come to work at the utilities, shortages may occur, causing blackouts. During a blackout, the use of candles as an alternative light source is a fire danger, and could be a catastrophic idea in an already bad situation. Glow sticks can safely provide the replacement light required when the power goes out.

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