| Perhaps the first thing that pops into your mind | | | | enforcement or emergency rescue fields, there |
| when you think of an emergency light is that flash | | | | are many other types of an emergency light that |
| on police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, and other | | | | is important to keep on hand as well. First, every |
| emergency vehicles. These types of lights serve | | | | home must have at least one operational light, |
| a very important function. They warn the public | | | | such as a flashlight, in the event you experience a |
| on the roadways, as well as pedestrians, that an | | | | power failure. It is important to keep fresh |
| emergency situation is taking place, that the | | | | batteries in your flashlights and always keep your |
| vehicle will be traveling at high speeds and | | | | light in specially designated locations throughout |
| disobeying regular traffic laws and that all vehicles | | | | the home so when the lights go out, you don't |
| on the road should stay clear. In essence, a | | | | have to scramble around to find a light. |
| vehicle emergency light acts to ensure the safety | | | | Furthermore, your emergency light can also act |
| of the public as well as those inside of the | | | | as a weapon in case someone has broken into |
| particular vehicle. | | | | your house and you need to defend yourself. |
| There are other types of an emergency light | | | | Your emergency light can also be a glow stick |
| than just those that inside and/or on top of | | | | that contains chemical in it that, when activated, |
| emergency and law enforcement vehicles. There | | | | will continue to emit light for about 12 hours. |
| are portable lights that attach onto such things as | | | | There is also a chargeable light that sits in a |
| life jackets. These lights are easily turned on by | | | | cradle, like your cordless phone, and charges using |
| simply pulling a string, which make it perfect when | | | | your power supply. When the power goes out, |
| the wearer has gloves on. The emergency light | | | | this light automatically turns on. It will also light up |
| assists rescue workers who need a good amount | | | | if it is removed from its charging base and then |
| of visibility while attempting rescue efforts dark | | | | turn back off when put back on its base. Some |
| and wet conditions. As such, such lights are | | | | such chargeable emergency light can even contain |
| typically waterproof, resistant to corrosion and | | | | a strobe-type feature. |
| also can withstand extremes in temperature. | | | | If you have a dog that needs to be walked at |
| They also can last for 8 continuous hours and | | | | night after dark, there is yet another type of |
| emit light as far as two miles. | | | | emergency light that is perfect for you. You can |
| Another type of emergency light is a laser flare | | | | purchase a special light that contains LED lights |
| that is a type of strobe light. This laser flare can | | | | that are extremely bright. This light can be |
| provide a signal of up to about 20 miles. It can | | | | attached onto your dog's leash, which will light the |
| also last for 72 continuous hours. These are also | | | | way for your nighttime walk. This may also fend |
| waterproof and withstand rugged conditions, as | | | | off would-be attackers who would rather stick |
| these laser flares are specifically designed for | | | | with those dog walkers who cannot be easily |
| outdoors use as well as out at sea. Even though | | | | seen by others. Best of all, these lights can be |
| the laser flare type of emergency light is typically | | | | removed when you do not need to use them, |
| used at night, it also works in the daylight, but at | | | | such as on your daytime walks. These are just |
| shorter distances. One of the best aspects of the | | | | some of the many emergency light products on |
| laser flare is that it is usually rather small such | | | | the market today. Whatever your need or role, |
| that you can easily fit it into your survival kit or in | | | | having some emergency lights on hand for times |
| your life jacket. | | | | of trouble is always wisest. |
| For those people who are not in the law | | | | |