Working Mother Fights Terrorism
Working mother, Jean Evans, designed a grab ‘n go terror response kit, called EaglePax, based on the items recommended by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. Evans contributes 10% of the profits from EaglePax to the American Red Cross.
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) January 14, 2004
One mother does what she can to fight back against terrorism.
Working mother, Jean Evans, designed a grab ‘n go terror response kit, called EaglePax, based on the items recommended by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security. “I focused on the unique items that most people probably do not have on hand or that are not readily available, like Potassium Iodide to help fight radiation poisoning, particulate filtering masks and a manual can opener,” said Evans. “I certainly did not have these things lying around. Now I have them all in a grab ‘n go kit in a safe place in my home.”
“We live in a scary time and I do not want my daughter to live in fear” Evans said. Evans has a 9 year old daughter and she wanted to show her that families are not helpless. “I tell my daughter, ‘Don’t be scared be prepared’.”
Evans contributes 10% of the profits from EaglePax to the American Red Cross. “I feel good about supporting the American Red Cross, since our customers are able to participate in contributing to the readiness of others and the American Red Cross receives needed funds,” said Evans. “It’s a win for everyone.”
Evans launched her website www. eaglepax. us in November of 2003, and has been shipping kits around the country. Evans is also working with retailers to make the product available to more families.
“I hope that my efforts will assist others in being prepared and provide a way for parents to talk to their kids about being ready,” said Evans. The kits also contain instructions about keeping an extra supply of food and water, creating a communications plan, and knowing what to do in certain emergency situations. “Make a kit, make a plan, be informed, help others,” said Evans. “These are the four pillars of preparedness.”
Evans has been interviewed on radio shows in Texas, Indiana, Maine and Massachusetts. She has also been featured in publications in California and the St. Louis area. “I want to get the word out about being prepared,” said Evans. “My family is prepared, and with the support of the American Red Cross we are helping others, too. I feel good that my daughter sees that our family is doing something about terrorism.”
EaglePax, headquartered in St. Louis, MO., is a woman owned business dedicated to empowering the community to be prepared for a terrorist attack through education and their grab ‘n go kit called EaglePax. The self-contained and easy-to-store kit has items that are vital in the event of a terrorist attack or similar emergency. EaglePax is further dedicated to the community by giving 10% of its net profits to the American Red Cross. For more information, contact Jean Evans, CEO at 636-825-6469 or visit www. eaglepax. us.
The mission of the American Red Cross is to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies and disasters. Each year, the St. Louis area chapter responds to nearly 1,000 local disasters, which includes family home fires and other emergencies. Visit www. redcrossstl. org for more information on how you can help.
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Contact:
Jean Evans, CEO
EaglePax
1641 Award Drive
Manchester, MO 63021
Phone: 636-825-6469
JeanEvans@EaglePax. us
