Contact: Brian Lowe

Tel: (800) 959 4053

PREPARING FOR Y2K AND BEYOND – Trevco Lights the Way to Safety & Survival

San Marcos, CA – (August 15, 1999) – While the Y2K issue grabs daily headlines around the world as the new millennium draws nearer, a California company is helping people make sense of what might be needed in case of power, water or food shortages.

Trevco, America’s leader in safety, security and fastening products, is introducing a ‘build-your-own’ Survival Kit to fit the budgets of American families.

Trevco president, Dran Reese, said that the American public had been bombarded for years with expensive and oversized survival kits, but in reality they need only three basic essentials in a kit – food, water and shelter in the form of a waterproof blanket.

“Our basic survival kits contain food in concentrated 2400 calorie bars, water that is sealed and preserved and thermal blankets that retain up to 90% of body heat. Each kit can sustain one person for three days, it has a shelf life of 5 years and the packaging is in both English and Spanish.

“Retailing at around $10.99 the kits are available through selected hardware stores, or by ordering from our web site – www.quakehold.com. They come in conveniently sized self-contained units that can be easily stored in the home, office or car and are also useful for schools that stockpile emergency supplies for their students.

“It’s time to stop the insanity that has been going on for too long. Kits don’t need to be big and confusing. We believe they’re a matter of personal choice for families and once you have the three basic essentials, you can add whatever you like.”

Ms Reese continued that the fourth item that could be added to a kit should be an instant, non-battery dependent form of light such as Trevco’s Safety Lightsticks.

“Our 6-inch lightsticks are safe and dependable and when activated provide fluorescent light for up to 12 hours. They’re non-flammable, non-toxic and cool to the touch and with a 4-year shelf life they’re much more reliable than flashlights or candles.

“They’re really easy to use and at around $2 each the lightsticks are very affordable for the average family.”

Both products were introduced today at the National Hardware Show in Chicago. For more information on the Survival Kit and Safety Lightsticks visit Trevco’s website at www.quakehold.com.