Whether its' the threat of hurricane or any other natural disaster, everyone should take precautions and be prepared. Here are some simple solutions and product ideas to keep on hand should an emergency occur.

Black and Decker All-in-One Station
You can stay informed and be prepared when the next emergency hits with the portable Storm Station All-in-One Emergency Power Station from Black & Decker. When the power goes out due to power failure or a storm, the Storm Station automatically turns on. The Storm Station features a radio, 25 watt power inverter, 12 volt recharge port, removable flashlight and a "Find Me Light" which runs off the Storm Station’s 12V rechargeable battery. The radio tunes to local and national government weather reports to keep you up to date on the latest civil and natural emergencies. The radio also tunes into AM/FM stations, as well as the audio portion of your local TV news. The 25 watt power inverter powers your home’s cordless phone, laptop or small appliances. The 12 volt recharging port even charges cell phones! $99.99; www.blackanddecker.com  read more »

Each year, an estimated 375 children under 5 years old drown in residential swimming pools, usually a pool owned by their family. Here are two products that aid in keeping your pool (and family) safe this summer.

Terrapin Wireless Gate Alarm
The Terrapin Wireless Gate Alarm warns you the instant a child opens the gate to a pool fence without adult assistance - as well as if the pool fence gate fails to latch closed within 11 seconds of an adult entry. A base station located as far as 200 feet away from a pool alarms to warn the supervising adult to come immediately to the pool area.  read more »

You can stay informed and be prepared when the next emergency hits with the portable Storm Station All-in-One Emergency Power Station from Black & Decker. When the power goes out due to power failure or a storm, the Storm Station automatically turns on. The Storm Station features a radio, 25 watt power inverter, 12 volt recharging port, removable flashlight and a "Find Me Light" which runs off the Storm Station’s 12V rechargeable battery.  read more »