26 December 2018 EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS
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resents come in all shapes in sizes. Some are wrapped with beautiful paper and others tucked into lavish bags.
However they’re wrapped, our loved ones know that whatever is inside the box or bag, it was chosen with love. This holiday season, give your loved ones the gift that will give for years to come. One that just might save their lives. Give the gift of preparedness. Emergency kits range from a simple keychain sized multitool to pursesized, car, work, or multi-day home kits. Here are a few ideas that will fit any budget:
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This Holiday Season Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving by Amanda Keverkamp, CERT Team 9, Resident of Crofton Springs
Gifts under $15 ¾¾ ¾¾ ¾¾ ¾¾ ¾¾ ¾¾ ¾¾ ¾¾
Multitool Paracord bracelet Flashlight and batteries First Aid kit Rain poncho and emergency blanket Whistle Travel size personal hygiene kit Waterproof matches
g i f t s r a n g i n g f ro m $1 5 - 3 0 ¾ ¾ Personal water filtration kit – there are many options to choose from including LifeStraw or water bottle kits ¾ ¾ Solar powered Lanterns ¾ ¾ Fire ex tinguisher (useful for home and car) ¾ ¾ Flint ¾ ¾ Auto kit with jumper cables ¾ ¾ Single charge compact USB cellphone c harger
g i f t s r a n g i n g f ro m $3 0 - 7 5 ¾ ¾ Hand-crank, solar, and batter y-powered NOAA alert radio ¾ ¾ Solar power lantern – there are a number of great options out there including Goal Zero’s Torch 250 Fl ashlight ¾ ¾ Fully loaded 3-day, person emergency kits Most of these gifts can be easily picked up as you are running your holiday errands. They are usually found in the camping section of any number of local stores including Fred Meyer, Home Depot, and REI or ordered through your favorite online retailer.
Give the gift of preparedness this holiday. It can be as simple as a first aid kit or as innovative as a solar-powered lantern.
From my family to yours, have a wonderful – and safe – holiday season!
JOEY DALUPAN (206) 437-0142 Licensed, Bonded & Insured
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