Chances of Survival After a Disaster Increases for the Prepared: Let the Experts Help

Survival Kits Online announces a new line of products that are the state of the art for emergency disaster preparedness. Guidelines given by government agencies and non-profit preparedness organizations have been followed making these kits reliable and dependable.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 26, 2006 -- http://www.survivalkitsonline.com announces a new line of products that are the state of the art for emergency disaster preparedness. The new Guardian line of products includes The Essentials 1 or 2 Person Kits and the Deluxe 1 or 2 Person Kits. These new kits have been designed using advice from experts in the emergency preparedness industry. Guidelines given by government agencies and non-profit preparedness organizations have been followed making these kits reliable and dependable.

Statistically some of our neighbors are not going to survive. Statistics show that prior to 9/11, Americans viewed "disaster preparedness" in the context of natural disasters only and that these affect those who lived in regions that are frequently visited upon by such natural disasters. The idea of preparedness did not extend much beyond having a few non-perishable food items, a flashlight, a radio and some spare batteries.

In a recent study, terrorism and fire weighed almost equally on the fear scale. 27% said that they feared terrorism the most, and 28% said fire. Unsurprisingly, 38% of New Yorkers ranked terrorism as their highest fear, while only 19% in Los Angeles and San Francisco rank terrorism as their biggest fear. In these two cities, earthquakes are by far the biggest concern, at 42% and 36%, respectively. The study also showed that less then 36% of Americans have a current disaster plan and survival supplies.

These figures mean that less then half of our country is prepared. So what are the chances of survival if preparations are made? Clean drinking water is the most important link in the chain of survival. Without enough potable water the mortality rate skyrockets. Food, of course, is a close second in survival with shelter and sanitation a close third. These items increase chances of survival exponentially, assuming individuals survive the initial disaster.

But when and if the "Big One" hits, the levees break again or a fire burns close, people will need to take action. Grab the kids, the pets, the photos and the survival kits and go. It is time to put the family plans and survival kits into action.

Researching information can be time consuming and tedious. http://www.Survivalkitsonline.com has the information needed to understand the risks, hazards and preparation steps to be taken. Special care has been taken putting this information together so that a minimum amount of time is needed to make a plan for survival.

The benefits of being prepared are many. Besides the obvious, saving lives, knowing that preparations have been made helps to ease fear, empower people and reduces stress.

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