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Prepare For Hurricane Sandy! 12 Emergency Products You Must Have to Keep Your Family Safe

Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes...here's how to help your family prepare for the next natural disaster? (13 Photos)

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Prepare For Hurricane Sandy! 12 Emergency Products You Must Have to Keep Your Family Safe

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Gearing Up for Disaster: What You Need to Know -- Emergency Radio + Flashlight

What It Is: An emergency radio, flash light and cell phone charger that doesn’t require electricity.
What It Includes: This compact device includes an AM/FM radio, weather radio, bright white LED flashlight, a red signal light and cell phone charger. It can run on AA batteries, solar power, or you can use the hand crank to re-charge the included Ni-MH battery. (Be sure to add an extra cell phone cord to your emergency pack; USB cables are not included.)
Why You Need It: “A weather radio or battery operated AM/FB radio is important to stay abreast of weather news and warnings,” Guilford says. In an emergency situation, the power may be down indefinitely, so a battery/crank/solar-powered radio is your best bet to stay on top of any important information. Emergency management teams also use radio to broadcast alerts, all-clears and essential safety info.
Where To Buy It: ($50 at Amazon.com)