| There are so many situations that can turn into | | | | collected or purchased and stored in an accessible |
| an emergency it is impossible to describe each in | | | | place. Appropriate emergency lighting should be on |
| detail but, the tools and supplies needed to be able | | | | everyone's emergency planning list. To be able to |
| to react appropriately to most emergencies can | | | | determine the suitability of emergency lanterns, |
| be collected in preparation for an emergency. It is | | | | decisions need to be made after learning about |
| critical to have access to an emergency lantern | | | | and comprehending the pros and cons of the |
| during an emergency as this can make the | | | | variety of emergency lanterns on the market as |
| difference between life and death. | | | | there are many emergency lantern options to |
| Many times an emergency creates a life and | | | | consider. |
| death situation making the situation a medical | | | | Emergency lanterns come in a variety of models |
| emergency. If there is not the availability of an | | | | and types including: 12 LED light battery, 20 LED |
| emergency lantern or emergency light source, the | | | | lantern battery, Windup LED, lantern and radio |
| medical situation will be significantly compromised. | | | | combinations, lantern, radio and television |
| Having all the medical supplies in the world won't | | | | combinations, kerosene lanterns, and solar |
| make any difference if it is impossible to see | | | | powered lantern etc. Each of these types of |
| what is going on to assess the situation. When | | | | emergency lanterns has individual strengths, |
| darkness compromises the assessment of injuries | | | | benefits and limitations such as: |
| the ability to apply emergency medical procedures | | | | LED emergency lanterns are super bright and |
| is also compromised. | | | | provide intense light for close-up work as well as |
| The same is true for search and rescue | | | | useful for distributing light into the distance. |
| operations. It is almost impossible to conduct | | | | Battery powered emergency lanterns can be |
| emergency rescue procedures in the dark. Many | | | | bought with rechargeable batteries. |
| times dealing with the immediate aftermath of a | | | | Windup or crank emergency lanterns can be used |
| natural disaster means looking for survivors at | | | | when any source of power is unavailable. |
| night or in the darkness caused by searching | | | | Solar emergency lanterns can be powered up by |
| underground or through rubble piles. Being able to | | | | the sun without the use of batteries. Most come |
| see what you are dealing with increases the | | | | with an adaptor for a car or home. |
| degree of safety for the rescuers and victims. | | | | An emergency lantern can be used at times |
| Emergency action plans are an excellent way to | | | | other than emergencies making them a more |
| plan for the unknown and to be prepared to | | | | flexible resource to have around. If using an |
| respond efficiently as soon as possible. An | | | | emergency light for something other than and |
| emergency plan includes putting together lists of | | | | emergency, ensure when you put it back after |
| supplies and tools that will help in the event of a | | | | use that you have recharged batters, solar panels |
| disaster. When the list is final, the items should be | | | | and/or replaced low batteries. |