emergencies
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Reusable Airbag Backpack Helps Keep You Alive In An Avalanche (Or Two)
A car’s airbags are designed to absorb impact and protect passengers during a crash — and need to inflate immediately on impact. But the airbags that skiers wear to avoid being buried in an avalanche don’t necessarily need to inflate as fast. So Black Diamond’s new JetForce backpack uses a fan instead of compressed air…
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Fire And Shockproof Coats Protect Your Pooch During A Natural Disaster
Even man’s best friend needs a little hand to suvive an emergency situation, including this elaborate coat that protects dogs from fire, freezing temperatures, and even falling debris.
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Ambulances Highjack Car Radios To Let Drivers Know They’re Coming
Everyone knows they should pull to the side of the road when an ambulance with its blaring siren approaches. But what if you’ve got the windows rolled up, the radio blaring and can’t hear it coming?
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Clever Rooftop Carrier Doubles As An Emergency Boat
You never know when a sudden rainstorm might threaten to ruin your family’s road trip. And in the event that flash flooding leaves your vehicle stranded in a quickly rising tide, you’ll be glad your luggage is packed away in the multi-function BoatPack which transforms into an emergency dinghy.