HURRICANE PROOFING: Safeguard Your Valuables June 1 to Nov. 30

Fort Collins, Colo.—Imagine losing everything in one of Mother Nature’s fiercest storms, a hurricane. Though many are still recovering from the hurricanes of 2005, another season begins June 1 to Nov. 30.  The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration estimates 2006 will bring 13 to 16 named storms, with eight to ten becoming hurricanes and four to six of those becoming major hurricanes.

Although there’s no way to stop the storms, Otter Products, LLC., manufacturers of rugged, protective cases, offers those living in hurricane prone areas a way to safeguard and protect valuables as this years hurricane season approaches.

Disaster Planning…

Disaster planning is a vital part of residing in hurricane areas.  Preparing for storms alleviates added stress and loss of key survival materials if and when hurricanes occur.  

The OtterBox…

The OtterBox, ideal for protecting anything from sunglasses and credit cards to small electronics and first aid kits, provides protection no matter what the season brings.

Available in a variety of sizes, the OtterBox has easy-open latches which provide effortless entry yet secure closing and customized silicone gaskets to create a waterproof, dustproof seal.

• The OtterBox- These boxes can store almost anything:

• Social Security Cards
• Birth Certificates
• Passports & IDs
• First aid kits
• Flares or lightsticks
• Matches
• Food
• Flashlights
• Water purification
• tablets
• Medication
• Survival blankets
• Cell phones
• Bank statements
• GPS devices
• Sunglasses
• Two-way radios
• Electronics—PSP, MP3 players, digital cameras
• Keys & wallets
• Ponchos
• Family heirlooms—photos, jewelry
• Emergency food
• Toiletries

Special Features:

• Belt clip available with the 8000 and 9000
• Bright colors available make it easy to find
• Floats on water
• Wrist lanyard on all models
• Safeguards valuables