


Storm Preparedness Giveaway

Without fail, the spring season brings torrential thunderstorms to parts of the country with the ability of causing widespread damage. To further prepare the public, the makers of STA-BIL and Start Your Engines! are sponsoring a Storm Preparation giveaway to a lucky winner! Read more on how you can win a $90 prize package.

This giveaway has ended, and the winner has been notified by email. Congratulations, Verne Brown!


Without fail, the spring season brings torrential thunderstorms to parts of the country with the ability of causing widespread damage from tornadoes, strong winds, hail and flash flooding. Moreover, flash flooding is responsible for more fatalities – more than 140 annually – than any other thunderstorm-associated hazard.

The United States gets an average of 5.9 hurricanes, 1,000 tornadoes and 10,000 severe thunderstorms. These storms bring unpredictable circumstances and can cause immense damage. But, rather than fear the unknown, it is best to put worries aside and be prepared.

The following are some important steps for ensuring you have the tools to brave potential storms.

Before the Storm

  1. Create an emergency plan that all members of the household know.
  2. Make a checklist with essential preparedness items to help you stay organized.
  3. Store your emergency storm kit of must-have items in a reachable location. Remeber to include items such as a battery operated radio, flashlights, batteries, candles, matches, bottled water, blankets, non-perishable food, can opener, first aid kit, list of phone numbers, prescription medications and games to pass the time.
  4. Listen to the news and local forecasts to give yourself as much notice as possible.
  5. Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage during a severe thunderstorm.
  6. If a strong storm is imminent, play it safe and postpone outdoor activities.
  7. Secure outdoor objects that could blow away or cause damage.
  10. Unplug any electronic equipment well before the storm arrives.
  11. Secure a back-up generator, such as a Generac portable generator, and place it off the floor in case you experience flooding.
  12. Make sure your generator has plenty of fuel to provide alternative power in case the electricity goes out. Note: Ensure your generator is in working order by checking the oil and adding fresh fuel with a bottle of  STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment to keep the fuel fresh and combat damage from ethanol in today’s gasoline. Run the generator for a few minutes. If the generator does not start, add a bottle of Start Your Engines! Fuel Revitalizer to clean the fuel injectors, carburetor and intake valves and get the engine up and running quickly.

 Additional Tips For Preparing for a Strong Thunderstorm

  1. Obey evacuation directions in dire situations.
  2. Make sure your cell phone is charged and keep a charger with you.
  3. Set your refrigerator and freezer controls to the coldest settings to keep food longer should the power go out.
  4. Fill your car’s gas tank just in case you need to drive to safety.
  5. Take out a reasonable amount of cash in case ATMs are out of order.
  6. Tie down any large objects outdoors that may get thrown during a storm (e.g. patio furniture, toys) and place valuables inside in a safe place off the floor.
  7. Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purposes by filling your bathtub, sinks and other large containers with water.

When a Storm is in Progress

  1. Stay indoors and away from windows or glass doors.
  2. Take refuge in a small interior room or closet or below ground if possible.
  3. Listen to the news for updates and directions on how to proceed using your battery-operated NOAA Weather Radio for updates from local officials.
  7. Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls.
  8. Avoid natural lightning rods such as a tall, isolated tree in an open area.
  9. Avoid hilltops, open fields, the beach or a boat on the water.
  10. Take shelter in a sturdy building. Avoid isolated sheds or other small structures in open areas.

As a bonus, to make the public more prepared, the makers of STA-BIL and Start Your Engines! are sponsoring  a Storm Preparation giveaway to a lucky winner! Simply read these storm preparedness tips and leave a comment on ways that you have prepared for this year’s string of thunderstorms.

 The Storm Prep Giveaway is a $90 value and includes:

• American Red Cross Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio and Flashlight
• 61-Piece First Aid Kit
• Potable Water Treatment Tablets
• Emergency Whistle
• STA-BIL Ethanol Treatment
• Start Your Engines! Fuel System Revitalizer

Following this post, a  winner will be selected at random on Friday, May 31. Good luck, everyone!



STA-BIL® is America’s #1 selling fuel stabilizer. Stored fuel can go bad in as little as 30 days causing gum, varnish and corrosion to build up in the fuel lines and engine. STA-BIL brand products help keep fuel fresh and protect engines from corrosion, while cleaning fuel injectors, carburetors and intake valves to ensure your equipment from generators to chainsaws, leaf blowers and more are in working order when you need them most. Visit www.STA-BIL.com.

About Start Your Engines!

Start Your Engines!® is the easiest way to get hard-starting engines back up and running fast. It works by dissolving gas that has gone bad during storage and then moves through the fuel system to the engine where it ignites to get your equipment started quickly. Simply pour this advanced synthetic formula into the unit’s fuel tank to cure hard starting, rough idling and stalling. Visit www.StartYourEnginesUS.com.




This article was originally published at Ready Nutrition™ on May 17th, 2013

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