Local Business Delivers Emergency Kits

Thursday, February 13, 2003 - SilverSpringCenter.com, a local online marketing service in the Washington, DC area, is offering Emergency Supply Kits over the internet. As Washington area residents clear hardware shelves of duct tape and plastic sheets, SilverSpringCenter.com has compiled the recommended items in one easy package.

Selling for $60, the Emergency Supply Kits include a gallon of water, 2 cans of tuna, 2 cans of fruit cocktail, 1 blanket, a large plastic sheet or bag, 1 roll of duct tape, first aid kit, flashlight, and spare batteries. Kits are delivered directly to the home or business, providing an easy Rush orders of the emergency kits may be ordered for an additional $15.

"In the wake of the heightened security in our community and an increase in the risk terrorism, (the kit) is just one thing we can do to contribute to our community," commented SilverSpringCenter.com C.E.O. Francene Hill. "I was just starting to get back to normal after the sniper incidents and September 11th," said Hill, "but now this new threat just brings it all back." Hill relies on her faith in God and working in the Silver Spring community helps deal with the stress. "At least I'm keeping busy."

For more information on the Emergency Supply Kits or SilverSpringCenter.com, contact Betsy Bland by email at betsy.bland@silverspringcenter.com or visit the SilverSpringCenter.com web site at http://www.silverspringcenter.com.