Waterproof Cordless Phone

Storm survival 101: Stock up on supplies

Install safety features in your house, such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Inspect your home for potential hazards (items that can move, fall, break or catch fire) and correct them.

Have your family learn basic safety measures, such as CPR and first aid; how to use a fire extinguisher; and how and when to turnoff water, gas and electricity in your home.

Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local Emergency Medical Services number.

Pick two places to meet: a spot outside your home for an emergency and a place away from your neighborhood in case you can't return home. Choose an out-of-state friend as your "family check-in contact" for everyone to call if the family gets separated.

Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Keep a smaller disaster supplies kit in the trunk of your car.

Keep enough supplies in your home for at least 3 days. Assemble a disaster supplies kit (as listed below). Store these supplies in sturdy, easy-to-carry containers, such as backpacks or duffle bags. >

General

General Flashlights and or lantern with extra batteries. Candles are not recommended because they can pose a fire hazard if left unattended.

A corded, land-line telephone. Cordless telephones do not work without power.

Extra, charged cell phone battery and or car charger for cell phone.

Radio, and/or weather radio (NOAA radio) with extra batteries.

Camera and film; extra batteries. To take photographs of damage for insurance purposes.

Fire extinguisher.

Sterno fuel and unit; charcoal and lighter or propane for gas grill.

Tools: Keep a set with you during the storm. A pocket knife, nails, saw, a hammer, an ax and rope are important. Towels and buckets are useful if you develop a leak.

Clothing, Bedding

One blanket and or sleeping bag a person, stored in a watertight container.

One change of clothes and shoes a person, stored in a watertight container.

Rain gear, heavy/sturdy boots or shoes; work gloves, and hat or cap to wear in sun.

Medical, Personal Hygiene

First-aid kit and manuals.

Sunscreen and insect repellent.

Bleach, for demolding.

Medications and specific medical information. Special infant needs diapers, bottles formula and food.

Food, Water & Supplies

Drinking water. One gallon a person, a day. A three day supply is recommended. (Replace stored water every 6 months).

Uniden TRU9460-2 Expandable Cordless System with Call Waiting ...

We had this system expanded to 10 aircraft for six months. When our old phones and baby monitor died, I wanted to buy a new game that could double as an intercom system and baby monitor, both of which are features announced with this system. I found to my regret that it is a decent stretch, but does not live on promises advanced features. - The "intercom" is more accurately called "the house of the call." The handset rings reception, and someone should pick it up and respond. There is no way to do it automatically speaker. So if the kids choose not to answer the phone, you can't just tell them to come downstairs to dinner anyway. So much for our plan to quit shouting up the stairs! There is one brand that works the "correct" way. Unfortunately, I forgot which it was, since I ran out of time and motivation to package up 10 Unidens and send them back in order to by the other system. Expandable to a total of 10-handsets -- 2 handsets included!IntegriSound life-like audio, 100-name phonebook with 2 phone numbers per name, up to 100 number Caller ID memory, Handset speakerphone, Headset compatible, Intercom between handsets, Transfer phonebook memory between handsets, Room/baby monitor, DirectLink 2-way radio feature, Animated display, Backlit display, Trilingual menus, Clock display, 20 ring tone options, Personal ring feature, Lighted keypad, Belt clip included, Last 3 number redial, Mute/Hold features, Voicemail Waiting Indicator.

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