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The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) released its Thunderstorm Ready guide to prepare homeowners for the spring storm season. Last year alone, losses from severe storms alone reached $54 billion, making it the second-highest loss year on record, according to IBHS.
Hardware Retailing recommends stocking up on severe weather equipment to prepare your customers ahead of spring storms.
Power Generator
This portable generator from Briggs and Stratton includes 8,500 starting watts, 6,250 running watts and up to an 11 hour run time at 50%. The generator includes 10-inch wheels and a multifeatured control panel to power multiple electronics at the same time.
Weather Radios
The ER210 Portable Emergency Crank Weather Radio from Midland USA features multiple power sources, including solar, hand crank and a rechargeable battery. The radio also includes a bright LED flashlight, SOS flashlight beacon and up to 25 hours of normal use.
The Emerson Emergency AM/FM Radio from Jupiter Gear features a hand crank, emergency power bank and 3-way charging capabilities. The radio has NOAA support and includes a hand strap and USB charging cable.
Storm Survival Equipment
This 36 hour survival candle from Wholesale Survival Kits includes three wicks that all burn for 12 hours. The candle is made of both soy and plain wax and is 2 ¾ inches in diameter.
The Family Blackout Kit, also from Wholesale Survival Kits, includes a hiking backpack with multiple emergency items, including a radio, emergency lantern, emergency candles, body warmers, first aid kit, sleeping bags and more. Designed by professionals in the emergency preparedness industry, the kit follows guidelines given by government and nonprofit preparedness organizations.
