Seems Like the Sun Will Finally Show Up, After A Month Of Overcast Days

This Summer in Florida, has really been a powerful threat to us Floridians! Many trees were broken, dirt everywhere and of course, no electricity!

I'm hoping that the hurricane season is close to finishing and there will not be anymore strong wind and rain, for at least until next year... The only good thing that came out of this whole windy ordeal, is that neighbors helped each other.

Of course, the cleanup was a bear and it seemed like we would never finish picking up the mess, which is still around in some neighbor's yards. Plus, we didn't have any electricity for four days! That's Florida for ya... even though we do love our Sunshine State!

Huge Hurricane Matthew Demands Respect!

I was raised in Florida and seen several hurricane storms threaten our State... Hurricane Betsy, Katrina, Andrew, Agnes, Wilma and more! 

OK, I've enjoyed in my life many hurricane parties. Family and friends gathering together with candle light and goodies to eat... But, there have also been scary situations, like watching a tree fall over, within an inch from your home! The fear of how long will it be when the electricity comes back on? Will the shelves of grocery stores be emptied out?

You see, the hurricane might only take 24 hours to pass over your city, but the damage can endure for months! Many people might find themselves with no roof over their heads, no clean water to drink and a load of ruined grocery that has spoiled from having no electricity. Not to mentioned the debris... Which can stay in your area for months, before the trash finally gets picked up in your neighborhood!

Most of the time, you need boiled water because it can be contaminated. I remember my parents filling the bathtub with water, to later use the boiled water for drinking or cooking. If you have a gas stove, barbecue unit or a very large cooler, you'll probably be one of the lucky ones... PLUS, don't forget to fill up your vehicle's tank!

At WomenOnGuard, we suggest you take any strong storm, seriously. Even if you think you won't be impacted, it's better to be prepared.

Here It Comes Again… Hurricane Season!

Hurricanes or summer storms start showing their ugly face in June and throughout the last day of November. They mostly tackle the southern States.

OK, déjà vu, it happens every year… LIGHTS OUT! That dreaded time when the storm winds get so strong that the electricity goes out. But you don't have to fear the darkness, if you prepare beforehand.

Most of the time during hurricane storms, the electricity is out for several days and believe you me, you don't want to be without some sort of electric power. But, don't worry because you can get from our store the, Car Emergency Tool Wind 'N Go with dynamo charging feature!

I was raised in Florida, and my parents never had a tool as wonderful as this, during hurricanes. Checkout it's features below…

Car Emergency Tool Wind 'N Go Features
Dynamo charging system - Produces electricity when winding the handle for it's rechargeable batteries!
The essentials - Includes a flashlight, blinking emergency beacon, car window breaker and seat belt cutter.
Cell phone charger - Works on most Nokia brand phones and serves as a universal connector to attach to other adapter tips (sold separately).
1 Minute of winding - Offers 60 minutes of flashlight usage or 60 minutes of beacon use.
3 Minutes of winding - Offers 3 minutes of cell phone talking.
Rain proof - Won't cry for help if it gets a little wet…
Magnets - Useful for placing the unit on your car's metal exterior, perfect when you need the beacon signal for help or notifying other vehicles that you are on the road side.

Worries? Not at all if you have this Dynamo beauty! Oh, wait… Make sure you have a lot of munchies and drinks, because one thing this Car Emergency Tool Wind 'N Go, cannot do is FEED YA during a storm!

Storm Season Is Here… Are You Ready?

Expect hurricanes, tornados, floods, power outages and the usual race to the grocery store for emergency food items and water bottles.

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It never fails, a transformer gets hit by lightning or a tree branch hits it… consequently your entire neighborhood looses electricity. There's nothing worse than being in a storm and all of a sudden, it all gets dark. You are left with no light and can't get any information regarding the status of the storm. But you can prepare yourself for these predictable occurrences, and have radio information, plus lighting, even if you don't have batteries!

You're probably thinking, that's impossible… Well, if you buy a Dynamo Solar Radio Flashlight, you will be able to hear the news and have lighting, during an emergency! That's because this solar flashlight can be hand cranked for energy. Plus it also can be charged by sun light! Hand cranking it, offers instant electricity to enable it's radio or it's flashlight. Of course, you can always purchase 2 regular "AA" batteries or an AC to DC volt adapter, as well. The Dynamo Solar Radio Flashlight, also has a siren and comes with 1 yellow lens and 1 red lens, for flashing emergency signaling. This AM/FM unit, also includes a telescopic antenna for clear, local reception and it's relatively small, only measures 9 inches long.

Get important radio information regarding storms and have safe lighting, to get around, even when you don't have electricity. All that's needed is a hand crank... Not bad for such a convenient product that only costs $34.95… A must have!

Dynamo Radio Works During Storms, Without Batteries!

Weather information can sometimes be very critical. Especially during hurricanes and tornadoes. Your TV won't work, since there is no electricity, so you need to rely on an AM or FM radio station.

Most people use radios that are powered by electricity or a few alkaline batteries, but what if you forgot to replace those old batteries, years ago? What if the batteries are dead? Don't become a victim of a storm, simply because you weren't properly equipped to receive crucial weather information.

The Dynamo World Band Radio is the perfect tool you need when the electricity goes out. It allows you to listen during a storm, to AM and FM radio and local TV stations as well. This unit was also made for listening to stations all over the world! Sounds pretty nifty! But the best part about the Dynamo is that it works even if you don't have batteries or electricity around! You see, it can also be powered up by a hand crank that you can turn with your hand. The hand crank produces enough power so that you can listen to important weather storms for a few minutes. Plus during other less critical occasions, you can insert two "D" size batteries, as well, for regular use!

You can listen to AM, FM and local TV stations, whether you have power or not, simply by turning a hand crank! Don't be denied important information, when you need it the most. Have a backup plan to keep your family safe. Oh, the Dynamo also includes a handy shoulder strap, to carry it around with. Measures 7 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 4 3/8 inches.

What is a Stun Gun?

Many people don't know what a stun gun is. Some people think it might be a firearm, others think it is just another term for a Taser. Many also confuse it with being some sort of dart drugging weapon... None of these conclusions are correct!

A stun gun is basically a self defense weapon that is non-lethal and that you can use against an attacker. When you touch a person with a stun gun, it will transfer electricity through their body. As a general rule, a one-half second contact can repel and startle the attacker, giving some pain and muscle contraction. One to two seconds can cause muscle spasms and a dazed mental state. Over three seconds can cause loss of balance and muscle control, mental confusion and disorientation. Notice that we mentioned "touch a person". This is important because you have to be at arms length in order to actually use this weapon against an attacker. Stun guns are not like Tasers, which shoot electrical probes 15 feet away and actually reach an attacker, like police use... Both a stun gun and a Taser disable an attacker by using electricity.

While a Taser can reach attackers at a distance with electricity, they can be costly to some people, therefore, a stun gun is the next best thing to electrically shock an attacker with! Stun guns can come disguised as a cell phone, lipstick, bulky pen, baton, etc. Many have added lights, alarms and some are even rechargeable, so there is no need to worry about purchasing batteries. The disguised stun guns are perfect for the office and for college students too!

If you have any other questions about stun guns, please don't hesitate to contact us.