Good Information Articles
Develop Your Domain Names
MRE Expert Recommends Placing Survival Kit in Vehicles, Precaution Could Have Helped Family Stranded in Oregon
(PRWeb) December 19, 2006 -- A survival kit containing MRE meals should be installed on every vehicle, especially when traveling through unfamiliar territory, remote terrain or long distances, says Tom Sciacca, President of MRE), water purification systems and other survival gear. Such a precaution could have helped the family of James Kim who recently became lost in the back country of Oregon.
Kim's family, who live in California, were on their way home from a Thanksgiving dinner and vacation when they became lost and stranded in the back country of Oregon during a snowstorm. James died a week later while trying to find help for his family.
"With the recent story about the family getting stranded in the wilderness and with winter here, we are always trying to get people to make sure they have emergency gear and survival kit in their vehicles," Sciacca says. "Not only is this important in the Northwest, but even Virginia is having below freezing temperatures. Most people don't realize that you can die of hypothermia even in 50 degree temps."
Kim's family was last seen at a Denny's restaurant on the night of Saturday, November 25. Shortly after, they became stranded in the wilderness back country of Oregon when they took a wrong turn down a logging road and got stuck.
During the ordeal, the Kims fed their children baby food and crackers. Kati Kim also nursed their 7-month-old baby and, when their food ran out, breast-fed their 4-year-old daughter. For heat, the family ran the car sporadically to keep warm as temperatures dipped below freezing at night -- until the gas ran out. After that they set a spare tire on fire and eventually burned all four tires for warmth.
James Kim then set out on his own on Dec. 2, wearing nothing but street clothes, to get help. The 35-year-old walked 10.24 miles before collapsing, dying of exposure and hypothermia. His wife and children, ironically, were rescued only two days later at the original site of the stuck car. A survival kit in their car could have made a difference in the outcome, Sciacca reasons. By having one on hand he could have waited longer for search-and-rescuers to arrive. Failing that, he still could have increased his chances of surviving once he made the decision to set out and get help.
Kati and her daughters were found when searchers saw her waving an umbrella. She had just made the decision to set out as well. James Kim's body was found about a half mile south of the family's car at the foot of a huge cliff, after he had looped around in a circle.
One of the survival kit essentials Sciacca recommends is the MRE, which have become well known because the military has purchased them to replace the much-maligned C-rations. MRE have a shelf life of up to 12 years, require no water to reconstitute, and can be eaten right out of the bag since they’re already cooked. He also recommends a survival kit contain a compass, wool blanket, socks, hat, gloves, traction device, and water purifying agent.
About CampingSurvival.com (www.campingsurvival.com)
CampingSurvival.com is owned by Tom Sciacca, who is also president of JHL Supply, a tool supply company, established in 1956 by his grandfather. In 1996, he made the move to the Internet and started HVACtool.com, which carries the entire product line of JHL Supply. As a camper, hunter, and former Marine, he has a great love of the outdoors. Many of the products he carries are ones he has researched, sought out and purchased from various sources for his own personal use before starting CampingSurvival.com. The company has proudly become the source for all camping, survival and emergency supplies on the Internet, including a variety of survival kits, emergency food packs and necessities for helping families make it through a devastating storm.
Contact:
Tom Sciacca
1-800-537-1339 x 221
www.campingsurvival.com
###
Other Article Sites
findabook.com moneycd.info a-mortgage.info
about-lemon-laws.info aboutstudentloans.info
all-about-publishing.info auctions-articles.info bestcollege-university.com bestispconnection.com
biblefolder.com blogger-website.com books-used.info brokers-guide.info buywindows.info cable-dsl.info
career-miner.com carpel-tunnel.info cashinaflash.info cashloanreviews.info casinobell.com chat-house.info
clearmycredit.info collegeloantips.info crones.info depression-articles.info
dirnic.net dishguides.info
divers-below.com expodog.info
financewizz.com fire-insurance.info getgood.info handleit.net
it-idea.info
health-supplies.info hosting-right.com insidealert.com insurance-facts.info jobs-employment.info
justgood.info lookgold.net
lowcost-travel.info money-source.info myhostzone.info numisblog.com
peoplesearchfinder.info pr-articles.info realeas.com
refinancing-guides.info spyware-remove.info
telelot.info the-law.info
toppaid.info travel-deals.info travelcorrect.com wedding-guide-site.com
your-blog.info your-credit.info
MORE ARTICLES:
Internet Marketing Business - Your Home Based Internet Marketing Business and the Freedom Attached with it
There are various reasons why there are many individuals who want to start their own home-based Internet marketing business. Some are saying that the amount of money that they are earning from Internet marketing is higher compared to their monthly salary from their regular work. It even comes to a point that they are earning money similar to or more than the salary of their managers and department heads! This is relatively true, since there are Internet marketers who are earning as much as a hundred thousands of dollars within a month.
SoGoNow.com -- Home of the Best Travel Article Written for the Internet in 2006
SoGoNow.com travel magazine announced that frequent contributor Linda Fasteson has won First Prize for the Best Travel Article Written for the Internet from The North American Travel Journalist Association.
Internet Based Business: How Single Parents Could Earn Extra Income For The Entire Family
Are you a single parent who has been trying to support your children on a single income? If you have been having so much trouble making both ends meet with your present income, you might want to earn some extra money by setting up an internet based business. A big family with children can be very expensive and you definitely will need to earn some extra money to keep everyone comfortable. Having some extra money could really do wonders for you and your small children so you better start exploring other means of getting extra money for your children through an internet based business.
Family Circus - Make Time For Family With An Internet Business
Sometimes, it seems like you don?t have a full 24 hours in a day. Between work, family, and sleep, there is no time for anything else. You never seem to have five minutes to relax, and on days when work requires overtime, you lose time with your family. In fact, it seems you never spend quality time with your children anymore. One way to get your life back under your control and manage time better is to start your own internet business. With an online business opportunity, you can decrease your work hours overall, as well as become more flexible and available for your family.
Children's Home Society & Family Services Receives Reaccreditation to Once Again Facilitate Adoptions in Russia
Children's Home Society & Family Services, a Minnesota-based international adoption service provider, announced today it has been re-accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation to facilitate adoptions in that country.
Internet Home Based Business : Legitimate Work at Home Jobs Opportunities and Advantages
There are many advantages involved in choosing an internet home based business as your primary or secondary source of income Use these benefits to find a legitimate work at home jobs that suits your needs and desires
Making Time For Your Family and a New Internet Home Business
Starting your own internet home business can be a very fulfilling experience. It offers many new and exciting challenges, with the hopes of providing financial security for you and your family.
Work At Home Internet Home Business Opportunity
There are various opportunities for work at home Internet home business opportunities on the Internet Because of the Internet, there are many opportunities for people to be able to take care of their families and work from home and as well
Home Internet Business Opportunities: Reinvent Your Family
Think about your daily job, daily responsibilities, time spent at meetings, driving your kids to this activity and that sporting event, meal planning and preparation, house cleaning, on and on with our grossly busy lives, and what time is left for our family? Do you really think that 9-5 JOB is the answer to all of our hopes and dreams? Do you really think it was our personal goal to spend the majority of our lives at work? When was the last time you saw your son/daughter play in that school volleyball game or run in their cross country meet? Isn?t it time to put your family first?
Internet Marketing Plan For Internet Home Businesses
Every time I try and tell people about the potential of Internet marketing, the reaction I get makes me wonder if I am going 'batty'
I am speaking the Queen's English, yet, it is as if I am speaking in a foreign tongue
Sales of Children's Travel Bed Soar as Summer Travel Hits
Gentle Air has seen an increase in summer travel sales due to hotels at popular summer attractions charging high prices for rollaway beds and cots.
Family Travel at its Finest - European Villa Rentals Perfect for the Whole Family
Parents can easily find family friendly villa rentals in Europe with Rentvillas.com.
New Home Based Travel Businesses and Training Available for Retirees and Work-At-Home Parents
Affordable training is now being offered for those wishing to set up their own home based travel businesses. Program offers participants everything they need to get started quickly and affordably in this exciting market.
Online Magazine is Home to the Best Travel Writing on the Internet
For the second year in a row, SoGoNow.com is the home to the best travel article written for the internet as judged by the North American Travel Journalist's Association.
Low-Income Families in Portland Will Soon Have Free Broadband Internet at Home
Cricket Will Provide Free High-Speed Wireless Internet to 100 Portland Families in Pilot Program with One Economy
