-- Put the Power Through It All™ kit in a location that is easily
accessible to every family member.
-- Include at least one flashlight for every member of the household,
such as a Compact LED Flashlight.
-- Include a battery-powered lantern for illuminating larger spaces and
rooms.
-- Include a battery-operated weather radio to track the storm.
-- Include extra batteries in a variety of cell sizes, such as
Energizer® MAX batteries (AA, C, D) for extended power outages, along
with extra batteries for critical care devices like hearing aids and
glucose monitors.
-- Include battery-operated cell phone chargers like an Energizer®
Energi To Go® to keep your family connected during severe weather.
-- Include Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries to power high drain
devices like cell phone chargers. Lithium batteries have a longer storage
life and perform well in extreme temperatures.
-- Each year, when you change your clock in the spring, check the
batteries in your flashlights and emergency power kit.
Why Flashlights Instead of Candles:
On average, one home fire caused by candles is reported every 34 minutes.
Therefore, the IAFC and Energizer are encouraging families to use only
battery-operated lighting devices when a power outage occurs.
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, candles are the
third leading cause of injuries from home fires, following cooking and
heating. The simple step of making sure the batteries are fresh in your
flashlights and lanterns when moving the clocks forward this spring, as
well as preparing an emergency power kit, could save your family's life.
"All too often, home fires are ignited by candles used for light when the
power goes out," says Chief Grorud. "It's very important to have
flashlights and backup batteries on hand during power outages. They are
always safer than candles in these situations and can significantly reduce
a family's risk of injury."
"Over the years we've heard from countless firefighters about the need to
educate people about the dangers of using candles during power outages,"
said Laakko. "We are so pleased to be able work with our partners in the
IAFC to help local firefighters keep their communities safe."
Keep Safe. Keep Going®
Power Through It All™ is part of the Energizer year-long family
preparedness program, Keep Safe. Keep Going® which also includes the
Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program in the fall.
The Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program was started in 1987 by
Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs as a way to
remind people to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon
monoxide detectors when they change their clocks back to Standard Time in
the fall.
For a complete list of tips for preparing for storms and important home
fire safety tips, visit the Keep Safe. Keep Going® website,
www.energizer.com/preparedness.
About the International Association of Fire Chiefs
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), http://www.iafc.org,
headquartered in Fairfax, Va., represents the leadership of over 1.2
million firefighters and emergency responders. The organization champions
fire safety and prevention through efforts such as the Change Your Clock
Change Your Battery® program. IAFC members are the world's leading
experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response,
hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue and public
safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its
members to exchange ideas and uncover the latest products and services
available to first responders. The IAFC's mission is to provide leadership
to career and volunteer chiefs, chief fire officers, company officers and
managers of emergency service organizations throughout the international
community through vision, information, education, services and
representation to enhance their professionalism and capabilities.
About Energizer
Energizer Holdings, Inc. (Contact Information: Contact: Erin Greenman 314.704.1983 Margaret Welch 314.727.5700, x106 Edie Clark IAFC 703.896.4827