The Rescue Tool has been developed by Victorinox in close collaboration with rescue and safety services including firemen, policemen, paramedics and emergency service personnel. It can be operated with gloves and has luminescent handles. Crate opener and one-hand blade can be locked in place through Liner Lock.
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Severe weather challenges all of us. Activities that we take for granted can become difficult or even hazardous when severe weather occurs. However, by taking some simple steps you can reduce the impact of such events.
This winter-ready booklet gives information on being prepared, providing practical advice for coping during episodes of severe weather, as well as giving contact details of organisations and agencies that can provide guidance and assistance.
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A component of your disaster kit is your Grab Bag. Put the following items together in a backpack or another easy to carry container in case you must evacuate quickly.
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It’s important to prepare for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural and human- caused disasters can strike suddenly, at any time and anywhere. There are three actions everyone can take that can help make a difference.
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This important and educational article was written by Mario Vittone and should be shared globally.
The Instinctive Drowning Response (IDR) – so named by Francesco A. Pia, Ph.D., is what people do to avoid actual or perceived suffocation in the water. And it does not look like most people expect. There is very little splashing, no waving, and no yelling or calls for help of any kind...
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