| According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric | | | | people rush to Home Depot and Lowes to buy |
| Administration, the East Pacific expects 15 to 16 | | | | flashlights and batteries just in case the storm knocks |
| tropical storms. Nine of these end up becoming | | | | out power lines causing a power outage for days. This |
| hurricanes with five becoming deadly major hurricanes. | | | | way they are prepared. Who knows how long it will |
| If you live in the southeastern part of the U.S. then you | | | | take for Utility companies to restore power? Why |
| know that hurricane season started on June 1st. Are | | | | spend money on buying batteries and replacing bulbs |
| you prepared for Hurricane season? Did you know | | | | when you can buy these new flashlights that work |
| that Hurricane season lasts until the end of | | | | without batteries or the need to replace bulbs? You |
| November? Have you gone out and bought all the | | | | pick up one flashlight and your done. The flashlight will |
| supplies that you may need? This article is written to | | | | last you forever. These new and innovative flashlights |
| help you prepare for any kind of hurricane. It will also | | | | are just what you need for hurricanes and other |
| provide you with a list of items that are essential for | | | | storms. They are really cheap and compact. Should |
| any storm. | | | | you lose power, these flashlights will provide you with |
| What do you need to do in order to prepare for a | | | | a guaranteed source of light. And the best thing about |
| hurricane? If you live near the coastline, and a hurricane | | | | these flashlights is that they are stylish and light to |
| with deadly winds is going to make landfall, then you | | | | carry. |
| might consider evacuating and going to a shelter. You | | | | These new flashlights are the shaking flashlights and |
| need to keep watching the news to see if the state | | | | the hand crank flashlights. |
| has declared a state of emergency. If you are in the | | | | The shaking flashlights have an electric conductor that |
| path of a land-falling hurricane, then you should prepare | | | | moves through some magnetic field, to generate |
| and have a list of supplies ready. List of supplies | | | | electric current. All you need to do is shake the |
| include: a first aid kit with all the necessary medications, | | | | flashlight and electricity is generated. The light that is |
| canned food and an opener, plenty of water to last for | | | | produced is very visible allowing you to see for a far |
| at least 3 days, flashlights, a battery powered radio | | | | distance. The hand crank flashlights are just as easy |
| and extra batteries. Other supplies may include | | | | as the shaking flashlights. All you need to do is crank |
| sandbags, tape, generator, raingear, sleeping bags and | | | | the flashlight for seconds and you will get a bright and |
| lastly protective clothing. | | | | visible source of light. These new and innovative |
| In order for one to be on the safe side, you should | | | | flashlights are a far more, better choice than regular |
| prepare for the worst and hope for the best. No one | | | | flashlights. These flashlights will save you the hassle of |
| knows how deadly and destructive these hurricane | | | | running out to the stores and looking to spend a lot of |
| winds are going to be. Therefore, you should have all | | | | money on replacing batteries and bulbs. Eliminate the |
| your supplies next to you. According to | | | | need to replace your bulbs or batteries. Another great |
| Hurricanetips.com, folding beach chairs make an | | | | product to keep around for hurricanes is the hand |
| excellent alternative to cots. "They fold flat, double as | | | | crank flashlight with a radio. This flashlight just like I |
| a chair and allow you to store 16 gallon plastic storage | | | | mentioned above needs no batteries. Minutes of |
| tubs underneath to save space and secure your | | | | cranking, provides you with a source of light. And the |
| belongings." ( | | | | best thing about this product is that it has a built in radio |
| It is really important that you prepare a checklist of | | | | that has great reception. So if you are indoors and you |
| items that you will need. It is also important that you | | | | lose power during a hurricane, you can still listen to the |
| have a course of action ready along with important | | | | radio for the latest weather updates. All these |
| phone numbers that you might need in case of an | | | | products mentioned above are great for hurricane |
| emergency. Run through the checklist and make sure | | | | season. |
| you have all your items gathered. Once all your items | | | | Once these hurricanes make landfall, they can be |
| are gathered, make sure you have them put in a | | | | really deadly. The heavy rains, strong winds and |
| container that is small and portable. This way if you | | | | gigantic waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. |
| are forced to leave your home, then all you have to | | | | They will even knock down power lines, leaving you |
| do is take your container with you. Now if you are | | | | without power for days. A good example would be |
| forced to leave your home, you will need something to | | | | the state of Florida last year. Hurricane Charley, |
| sleep on. Folding beach chairs make a good choice | | | | Frances, Ivan and Jeanne brought destructive winds |
| because they are light, they fold fast for easy storage | | | | and rain that knocked down power lines leaving most |
| and lastly they are easily transported. According to the | | | | of the state without power for days. People rushed to |
| Red Cross, shelters will usually allow you to keep | | | | the stores for flashlights, batteries, generators and |
| anything that will fit in 18 square feet, slightly larger than | | | | anything they could find. It was too late and people |
| the space for each beach chair. ( Beach chairs make | | | | were on top of each other fighting for what was left in |
| a great choice for storms that might require you to | | | | these stores. Hurricanes cannot be controlled but our |
| leave your home. | | | | vulnerability can be reduced through preparedness. Be |
| Another great item, are these new flashlights being | | | | prepared for this year! |
| sold over the Internet. Every year (hurricane season) | | | | |