September 4, 2006—The Hurricane Store, Inc. has launched an e-commerce site specializing in products specifically chosen for hurricane preparedness.
Products include familiar names such as Coleman, Vector, Black & Decker, Cobra, and Cyalume. In addition, specialty brands have been discovered that address some of the unique aspects of emergency preparedness. For example, Aquablox are water boxes with a five-year shelf life. Another product, HeaterMeals, uses military self-heating technology to provide hot, tasty entrees (like Lasagna or Beef with Mashed Potatoes) that have up to a two-year shelf life with no refrigeration.
The founders of The Hurricane Store, Bruce Saver and Steven Sherman, are residents of South Florida – the most likely place on earth to be hit by a hurricane. Saver, a former Emergency Medical Technician, has seen his share of hurricane emergencies.
The Hurricane Store is the first online retailer to offer the SaverKit 72 72-hour kit. The SaverKit 72 contains the essentials needed to keep an individual safe, informed, nourished, and as comfortable as possible for three days, according to the company. It is designed to provide the fundamental preparedness needs for 72 hours as specified by the Department of Homeland Security.
Bulk pricing and shipping are available for large organizations, hospitals, schools, and emergency operations centers. In addition to the Web site, customer care is available toll-free at 1-877-THEHURR (843-4877).
