Hurricane Preparedness for Virginia and the East Coast for 2010

Hurricane Preparedness for Virginia and the East Coast for 2010 - by Mike Glover, Hiller Systems

Hurricane Season is upon us!  It seems to sneak up on us every year without warning, yet it is the same period of time every year.  June 1st through November 30th constitutes the official Hurricane Season.  The Colorado State University hurricane forecast team has increased its predictions and is now calling for a very active 2010 season in the Atlantic basin with 18 named storms predicted.  That's a bit busier than usual folks.  Are you prepared?

There are any number of web sites that give advice on how to prepare for a natural disaster on the same scale as a Hurricane, but they all have one thing in common, that you should in fact BE PREPARED.  So what does it take to be prepared?  Good Question.  Here is a check list as published by NOAA's National Hurricane Center.  The Virginia Pilot also published a recent 2010 Hurricane Guide advising people to check and make sure your Hurricane Evacuation Kit is up to date.  Almost every item that is recommended in these kits is perishable and should be checked annually for expiration dates.

One of the easiest ways to procure these items is purchasing them in the form of an evacuation kit.  Generally most items on the above recommended lists will be covered and the KIT will usually come in some form of easy to use, easy to store container or pack.  At Hillershop.com we offer 2 unique and ready to go Evacuation Ready Kits.

 

The Ready 5 Kit provides food, water and protection from particulate contaminants for five people, and it meets the Department of Homeland Security recommendations for particulate contaminants and emergency preparedness.  Packaged in a hi-vis orange backpack, the Ready 5 Kit has a five-year shelf life and includes an emergency manual to keep you informed.  Included in every Ready 5 Kit is the following equipment:

5 N95 Masks, 5 Food Bars, 10 Water Pouches, 5 Lightsticks, 1 Pair Safety Gloves, 2 Pairs,  Sanitary Gloves, 5 Thermal Blankets, 5 Ponchos, 5 Whistles, 5 Tissue Packs (Pkg/10), 2 Biohazard bags, 1 Emergency Manual

The Ready Tube personal emergency kit provides water and protection from particulate contaminates in an economical, space-saving package and it meets Department of Homeland Security recommendations for emergency preparedness.  In addition, The Ready Tube includes a family communications plan and extra room for personal items and medication.  The water and lightstick have a five-year shelf life.  Included in every Ready Tube kit is the following equipment:

1 N95 Mask, 2 Water Pouches (4.3 oz ea), 1 AM/FM Radio w/ Earphones & 4-Pack AAA Alkaline Batteries, 1 Flashlight w/4- Pack AA Alkaline Batteries, 1 Lightstick, 1 First Aid Kit (30 Piece), 1 Pair Sanitary Gloves, 1 Thermal Blanket, 1 Poncho, 1 Whistle, 1 Tissue Pack, 1 Biohazard Bag, 1 Family Communication Plan

One or both of these kits can complete your plan and make sure you are prepared in the event of a hurricane, natural disaster, loss of power, snow storm or blizzard, tornado, civil disturbances or any manner of natural or man made disaster where you might require critical survival tools and supplies.  For over 90 years, Hiller Systems has been the one-stop shop for all of our customer’s fire protection, security solutions and safety products. At Hillershop.com we have a large selection parts, supplies and equipment and GREAT customer service.  We offer the best online shopping experience possible while maintaining the strictest product quality and reliability for all of your life safety, fire protection and security equipment needs. Our manufacturers of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, safety vests, alarm systems, suppression systems and security equipment are the best in the world!  For your convenience, you may order online, by phone or by fax.  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions, one of our online sales representatives will be glad to assist you.