Disaster preparedness kits make great gifts during the holidays, and everyone from FEMA spokespersons to fire marshals are recommending them. In addition to those kits, you might also gift larger and smaller preparedness items that every home needs, such as:
- Foldable Ladder
- Fire Extinguishers
- Smoke Alarms
- Carbon Monoxide Alarms
‘For tech geeks, you might get one of those emergency crank-up radios. And I’m a big fan of those little flashlights as stocking fillers. You can never have enough flashlights when there’s a power cut,’ FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate said.
‘You’re giving them a gift that can save a life and keep them safe in an emergency,’ he said.
‘What we’re saying is that the holidays are the only time families really get together. So it’s the ideal time to talk about a family communication plan in the event of a disaster,’ Mr. Fugate said.
It may seem awkward to talk about disasters and crisis this season, when family and friends would rather think about other things. However, giving preparedness gifts can help you begin a much needed discussion that could prove extremely valuable down the road. Just don’t make it the main focus of all of your discussions, or that will turn people off.
Source:
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/World/Story/STIStory_464352.html