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Most everyone agrees that you should store “soft” copies of your important personal data on some type of portable drive in the event of an emergency. Documents such as drivers license, DD 214, insurances, birth certificate, etc all come to mind. But what type of portable drive should you get? Well, look no further! LaCie a maker external hard drives of has come out with the LaCie XtremKey. It’s described as being “constructed with zamac, a metal alloy composed of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper that’s so strong, it can withstand the pressure of a 10-ton truck”. Not a bad way to protect your data.
If you are like most Americans you spend a large portion of your time in your vehicle. So it only makes sense to keep your vehicle well maintained and ensure it has the necessary equipment to help you in a disaster or emergency. I have spoken with numerous people who proclaim that tools and basic equipment are quite unnecessary in this day and age because they have AAA or some type of roadside assistance. All these programs are great and I have them myself, but the problem lies in that fact, that in an extraordinary event these services will not be able to assist you. As an example, some members of my family left the Houston area on I-45 and headed north towards Dallas to escape Hurricane Ike back in 2008. This trip typical takes around 3-4 hours; this time is took 24 hrs! See below.
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Can you imagine breaking down in this mess without any equipment or tools on hand? Your only hope would be the kindness of a Good Samaritan to render you help.
Now that everyone is on board, below is a “basic” list of items that should be kept in your vehicle at all times.
• Jumper Cables
• First Aid Kit
• Water
• Tools
• Duct Tape
• Oil
• Coolant
• Spare Fuses
• Fix-a-Flat
• Flashlight
• Road Flares
• Fire Extinguisher
• Gloves
• Ice Scraper
• Money
• Chain or tow strap
Don’t forget to check the air in the spare tire and ensure the jack and lug wrench are where they are supposed to be. Also, don’t forget about that extra set of clothes that we spoke about in the previous post.
What equipment do you keep in you vehicle?
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Security Guy
What differentiates a professional flashlight from just any old flashlight? Well, for starters you will notice a huge difference in price. A professional flashlight will cost significantly more than a normal every day flashlight found in hardware stores. A good professional flashlight will also use a long lasting battery such as lithium batteries. Why lithium? One lithium battery will generally last twice as long as an alkaline battery and weigh half as much. The 123A lithium batteries, which are found in numerous professional flashlights, produce 3 volts compared to the 1.5 volt of an alkaline battery and have a substantially longer life. Additionally, professional flashlights will have a much higher lumen rating (brighter light) than the average flashlight.
The reason I recommend a professional flashlight is, when I grab it, I want it to work every time! I want it to be bright. I want the batteries to last a long time! I want it to be tough and durable, I want to be able to drop it and have it still work. I want it weather proof. I want it to be lightweight. And last but not least, is has to be versatile. I have a very high standard for my flashlight and a professional flashlight is the only type that can meet my parameters.
I personally carry the Surefire Executive Elite E2e.
I have carried this flashlight for well over 6 years. I have literally taken this light to some of the most extreme environments in the world and it has never failed me. This particular model retails somewhere in the neighborhood of $96.00 – $105.00, I know, that is a hard one to choke down. But for me, it has been worth the investment. I understand that a majority of individuals can’t afford a flashlight this expensive especially in the current economic times, but if you are able to I don’t think you can go wrong!
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Security Guy
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