500+ Emergency Kit Backpacks Sold In Laguna Beach

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Don't be left out this holiday, Laguna Beach police say. The city specific emergency pack that would fit so nicely under that tree is still available.

Since the launch of the emergency backpack campaign in late November, over 502 backpacks have been purchased! “We’ve had a strong response from the community in support of the City’s Emergency Backpack initiative,” said Jordan Villwock, Emergency Operations Coordinator. “We sold out of backpacks the first week of the campaign, and since then demand has been steady. Some residents are even ordering them as Christmas gifts.”

The kit includes the following: AM/FM hand crank radio with flashlight and cell phone charger, 4-in-1 gas and water utility shut off tool, glow sticks, bio-hazard bags, nitrile gloves, N95 mask, 54-piece first aid kit, duct tape, emergency poncho, solar blanket, and a personal hygiene kit.

Additionally, the kit contains emergency plan templates and disaster-specific information. Each red backpack features an official City of Laguna Beach Seal.

Purchase the Laguna Beach-specific Emergency Kit Backpack for $50.00 on the City’s website via https://bit.ly/2DlnFGy or in person at the Community and Susi Q Center, 380 3rd Street during normal business hours. No profits are being made from the sale of this backpack, the city said.

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