At Atlantis we take great pride in the products we sell and have carefully selected each item based on its functionality and ability to perform when needed. We offer a full range of quality products at various price points to fit nearly every budget. For the most discriminating of buyers, we are pleased to present our premium collection of survival and emergency food systems.

Atlantis Premium Home and Car Survival Kits

Successfully making it through an emergency situation takes a cool head and survival products you can depend on. One of the number one concerns during a disaster is access to water. Approximately 95% of the competition invest only $3.00 in water for a 72-hour survival kit. Atlantis invests nearly $100.00 providing ten times as much water plus the ability to filter an unlimited amount of water with the Katadyne Pro Water Filter and Micropure purification tablets - the same products emergency professionals use. The premium kits also include a six day Mayday food ration, tableware, and a Primus Stove for personal food preparation such as the Mountain House freeze dried meals. With assistance from medical teams hours or possibly days away the 7-Day Weekender Medical Kit rounds out the kit and comes complete with “A Wilderness & Travel Medicine Guide” for reference. The Premium Home & Car Survival Kits are our top of the line kits and are of unequaled quality.

Atlantis Premium Home Emergency Packages

For long term emergency preparedness, the Atlantis Premium Home Emergency Package is our most comprehensive package, supplying you for one month with food, water and supplies. The package includes the Premium Home Survival Kit described above, a 55-Gallon Water Drum and 63-Piece Auto Safety Kit. To round out your long term plan you may want to consider including a 1-Year supply of Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals.

Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals with 30-Year Shelf Life

Another Premium product in huge demand today is the 1-Year supply of Mountain House Freeze Dried Meals. Mountain House is recognized as the best tasting freeze dried meal and is the number one choice for recreation and long term storage. It is the best tasting (winner of the Gold Taste Award for the last three years), convenient, easy to prepare, and has a long shelf life of 30 years. The freeze dried meals are stored in #10 cans and retain virtually all their fresh taste and nutritional content. All you do is add boiling water, wait a few minutes, and enjoy. Unlike dehydrated foods that shrink and shrivel due to processing, Mountain House stays fresh and maintains its original taste and texture. With Mountain House in your reserve, you can be ready for any unexpected crisis.

Invest in Quality Products - Have an Emergency Plan - Stay Informed

Advance preparation will dramatically increase your odds of surviving a disaster successfully. The goal at Atlantis is to provide you with high quality Survival and Emergency Kits that will be ready for you when you need them. Included with each premium kit is “The Disaster Survival Guide”, an informative reference guide that will help you plan and stay informed.

Are You Ready For A Heat Wave?

Extreme Heat

1. Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.
2. Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. Older adults, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are more likely to succumb to extreme heat.
3. Conditions that can induce heat-related illnesses include stagnant atmospheric conditions and poor air quality. Consequently, people living in urban areas may be at greater risk from the effects of a prolonged heat wave than those living in rural areas. Also, asphalt and concrete store heat longer and gradually release heat at night, which can produce higher nighttime temperatures known as the "urban heat island effect."

Before Extreme Heat

To prepare for extreme heat, you should:

1. Install window air conditioners snugly; insulate if necessary.
2. Check air-conditioning ducts for proper insulation.
3. Install temporary window reflectors (for use between windows and drapes), such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to reflect heat back outside.
4. Weather-strip doors and sills to keep cool air in.
5. Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, awnings, or louvers. (Outdoor awnings or louvers can reduce the heat that enters a home by up to 80 percent.)
6. Keep storm windows up all year.

During a Heat Emergency

What you should do if the weather is extremely hot:

1. Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun.
2. Stay on the lowest floor out of the sunshine if air conditioning is not available.
3. Consider spending the warmest part of the day in public buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities. Circulating air can cool the body by increasing the perspiration rate of evaporation.
4. Eat well-balanced, light, and regular meals. Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician.
5. Drink plenty of water. Persons who have epilepsy or heart, kidney, or liver disease; are on fluid-restricted diets; or have a problem with fluid retention should consult a doctor before increasing liquid intake.
6. Limit intake of alcoholic beverages.
7. Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible.
8. Protect face and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
9. Check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone.
10. Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
11. Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. Use a buddy system when working in extreme heat, and take frequent breaks.

Additional Information

1. An emergency water shortage can be caused by prolonged drought, poor water supply management, or contamination of a surface water supply source or aquifer.
2. Drought can affect vast territorial regions and large population numbers. Drought also creates environmental conditions that increase the risk of other hazards such as fire, flash flood, and possible landslides and debris flow.

First Aid for Heat-Induced Illnesses

1. Extreme heat brings with it the possibility of heat-induced illnesses. The following table lists these illnesses, their symptoms, and the first aid treatment.

One of the most frightening and destructive phenomena of nature is a severe earthquake and its terrible aftereffects. An earthquake is a sudden movement of the earth, caused by the abrupt release of strain that has accumulated over a long time. For hundreds of millions of years, the forces of plate tectonics have shaped the earth, as the huge plates that form the earth’s surface slowly move over, under, and past each other. Sometimes, the movement is gradual. At other times, the plates are locked together, unable to release the accumulating energy. When the accumulated energy grows strong enough, the plates break free. If the earthquake occurs in a populated area, it may cause many deaths and injuries and extensive property damage.

Know the Terms

Familiarize yourself with these terms to help identify an earthquake hazard:

1. Earthquake
   A sudden slipping or movement of a portion of the earth’s crust, accompanied and followed by a series of vibrations.
2. Aftershock
   An earthquake of similar or lesser intensity that follows the main earthquake.
3. Fault
   The fracture across which displacement has occurred during an earthquake. The slippage may range from less than an inch to more than 10 yards in a severe earthquake.
4. Epicenter
   The place on the earth’s surface directly above the point on the fault where the earthquake rupture began. Once fault slippage begins, it expands along the fault during the earthquake and can extend hundreds of miles before stopping.
5. Seismic Waves
   Vibrations that travel outward from the earthquake fault at speeds of several miles per second. Although fault slippage directly under a structure can cause considerable damage, the vibrations of seismic waves cause most of the destruction during earthquakes.
6. Magnitude
   The amount of energy released during an earthquake, which is computed from the amplitude of the seismic waves. A magnitude of 7.0 on the Richter Scale indicates an extremely strong earthquake. Each whole number on the scale represents an increase of about 30 times more energy released than the previous whole number represents. Therefore, an earthquake measuring 6.0 is about 30 times more powerful than one measuring 5.0.

The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your property in the event of an earthquake:

1. Repair defective electrical wiring, leaky gas lines, and inflexible utility connections. Get appropriate professional help. Do not work with gas or electrical lines yourself.
2. Bolt down and secure to the wall studs your water heater, refrigerator, furnace, and gas appliances. If recommended by your gas company, have an automatic gas shut-off valve installed that is triggered by strong vibrations.
3. Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves. Fasten shelves, mirrors, and large picture frames to walls. Brace high and top-heavy objects.
4. Store bottled foods, glass, china, and other breakables on low shelves or in cabinets that fasten shut.
5. Anchor overhead lighting fixtures.
6. Be sure the residence is firmly anchored to its foundation.
7. Install flexible pipe fittings to avoid gas or water leaks. Flexible fittings are more resistant to breakage.
8. Locate safe spots in each room under a sturdy table or against an inside wall. Reinforce this information by moving to these places during each drill.
9. Hold earthquake drills with your family members: Drop, cover, and hold on!

Minimize your movements during an earthquake to a few steps to a nearby safe place. Stay indoors until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.

1. Be prepared for aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures.
2. Open cabinets cautiously. Beware of objects that can fall off shelves.
3. Stay away from damaged areas unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organizations.
4. Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called “tidal waves”). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach.
   

Are You Ready For A Wildfire?

Prepare for a Wildfire

Listed here are several suggestions that you can implement immediately. Others need to be considered at the time of construction or remodeling. You should also contact your local fire department, forestry office, emergency management office or building department for information about local fire laws, building codes and protection measures. Obtain local building codes and weed abatement ordinances for structures built near wooded areas.

Find Out What Your Fire Risk Is

Learn about the history of wildfire in your area. Be aware of recent weather. A long period without rain increases the risk of wildfire. Consider having a professional inspect your property and offer recommendations for reducing the wildfire risk. Determine your community's ability to respond to wildfire. Are roads leading to your property clearly marked? Are the roads wide enough to allow firefighting equipment to get through? Is your house number visible from the roadside?

Learn and teach safe fire practices.

1. Build fires away from nearby trees or bushes.
2. Always have a way to extinguish the fire quickly and completely.
3. Install smoke detectors on every level of your home and near sleeping areas.
4. Never leave a fire--even a cigarette--burning unattended.
5. Avoid open burning completely, and especially during dry season

Always be ready for an emergency evacuation.

Evacuation may be the only way to protect your family in a wildfire. Know where to go and what to bring with you. You should plan several escape routes in case roads are blocked by a wildfire.

Create Safety Zones Around Your Home.

All vegetation is fuel for a wildfire, though some trees and shrubs are more flammable than others. To reduce the risk, you will need to modify or eliminate brush, trees and other vegetation near your home. The greater the distance is between your home and the vegetation, the greater the protection.

Create a 30-foot safety zone around the house.

Keep the volume of vegetation in this zone to a minimum. If you live on a hill, extend the zone on the downhill side. Fire spreads rapidly uphill. The steeper the slope, the more open space you will need to protect your home. Swimming pools and patios can be a safety zone and stone walls can act as heat shields and deflect flames. In this zone, you should also do the following:

Learn and teach safe fire practices.

1. Remove vines from the walls of the house.
2. Move shrubs and other landscaping away from the sides of the house.
3. Prune branches and shrubs within 15 feet of chimneys and stove pipes.
4. Remove tree limbs within 15 feet of the ground.
5. Thin a 15-foot space between tree crowns.
6. Replace highly flammable vegetation such as pine, eucalyptus, junipers and fir trees with lower growing, less flammable species. Check with your local fire department or garden store for suggestions.
7. Replace vegetation that has living or dead branches from the ground-level up (these act as ladder fuels for the approaching fire).
8. Cut the lawn often keeping the grass at a maximum of 2 inches. Watch grass and other vegetation near the driveway, a source of ignition from automobile exhaust systems.
9. Clear the area of leaves, brush, evergreen cones, dead limbs and fallen trees.

Create a second zone at least 100 feet around the house.

This zone should begin about 30 feet from the house and extend to at least 100 feet. In this zone, reduce or replace as much of the most flammable vegetation as possible. If you live on a hill, you may need to extend the zone for several hundred feet to provide the desired level of safety.

Clear all combustibles within 30 feet of any structure.

1. Install electrical lines underground, if possible
2. Ask the power company to clear branches from power lines.
3. Avoid using bark and wood chip mulch
4. Stack firewood 100 feet away and uphill from any structure.
5. Store combustible or flammable materials in approved safety containers and keep them away from the house.
6. Keep the gas grill and propane tank at least 15 feet from any structure. Clear an area 15 feet around the grill. Place a 1/4 inch mesh screen over the grill. Always use the grill cautiously but refrain from using it all during high risk times.

Protect Your Home

Remove debris from under sun decks and porches.

Any porch, balcony or overhang with exposed space underneath is fuel for an approaching fire. Overhangs ignite easily by flying embers and by the heat and fire that get trapped underneath. If vegetation is allowed to grow underneath or if the space is used for storage, the hazard is increased significantly. Clear leaves, trash and other combustible materials away from underneath sun decks and porches. Extend 1/2-inch mesh screen from all overhangs down to the ground. Enclose wooden stilts with non-combustible material such as concrete, brick, rock, stucco or metal. Use non-combustible patio furniture and covers. If you're planning a porch or sun deck, use non-combustible or fire-resistant materials. If possible, build the structure to the ground so that there is no space underneath.

Enclose eaves and overhangs.

Like porches and balconies, eaves trap the heat rising along the exterior siding. Enclose all eaves to reduce the hazard.

Cover house vents with wire mesh.

Any attic vent, soffit vent, louver or other opening can allow embers and flaming debris to enter a home and ignite it. Cover all openings with 1/4 inch or smaller corrosion-resistant wire mesh. If you're designing louvers, place them in the vertical wall rather than the soffit of the overhang.

Install spark arrestors in chimneys and stovepipes.

Chimneys create a hazard when embers escape through the top. To prevent this, install spark arrestors on all chimneys, stovepipes and vents for fuel-burning heaters. Use spark arrestors made of 12-gauge welded or woven wire mesh screen with openings 1/2 inch across. Ask your fire department for exact specifications. If you're building a chimney, use non-combustible materials and make sure the top of the chimney is at least two feet higher than any obstruction within 10 feet of the chimney. Keep the chimney clean.

Use fire resistant siding.

Use fire resistant materials in the siding of your home, such as stucco, metal, brick, cement shingles, concrete and rock. You can treat wood siding with UL-approved fire retardant chemicals, but the treatment and protection are not permanent.

Choose safety glass for windows and sliding glass doors.

Windows allow radiated heat to pass through and ignite combustible materials inside. The larger the pane of glass, the more vulnerable it is to fire. Dual- or triple-pane thermal glass, and fire resistant shutters or drapes, help reduce the wildfire risk. You can also install non-combustible awnings to shield windows and use shatter-resistant glazing such as tempered or wireglass.

Prepare for water storage; develop an external water supply such as a small pond, well or pool.

Other safety measures to consider at the time of construction or remodeling:

1. Choose locations wisely; canyon and slope locations increase the risk of exposure to wildland fires.
2. Use fire-resistant materials when building, renovating, or retrofitting structures.
3. Avoid designs that include wooden decks and patios.
4. Use non-combustible materials for the roof.
5. The roof is especially vulnerable in a wildfire. Embers and flaming debris can travel great distances, land on your roof and start a new fire. Avoid flammable roofing materials such as wood, shake and shingle. Materials that are more fire resistant include single ply membranes, fiberglass shingles, slate, metal, clay and concrete tile. Clear gutters of leaves and debris.

Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Even areas that normally experience mild winters can be hit with a major snowstorm or extreme cold. Winter storms can result in flooding, storm surge, closed highways, blocked roads, downed power lines and hypothermia.

Know the Terms

1. Freezing Rain
   Rain that freezes when it hits the ground, creating a coating of ice on roads, walkways, trees, and power lines.
2. Sleet
   Rain that turns to ice pellets before reaching the ground. Sleet also causes moisture on roads to freeze and become slippery.
3. Winter Storm Watch
   A winter storm is possible in your area. Tune in to NOAA Weather Radio, commercial radio, or television for more information.
4. Winter Storm Warning
   A winter storm is occurring or will soon occur in your area.
5. Blizzard Warning
   Sustained winds or frequent gusts to 35 miles per hour or greater and considerable amounts of falling or blowing snow (reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile) are expected to prevail for a period of three hours or longer.
6. Frost/Freeze Warning
   Below freezing temperatures are expected.

Before Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
Include the following in your disaster supplies kit:

1. Rock salt to melt ice on walkways
2. Sand to improve traction
3. Snow shovels and other snow removal equipment.

Prepare for possible isolation in your home by having sufficient heating fuel; regular fuel sources may be cut off. For example, store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.

Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.

To winterize your car, attend to the following:

1. Battery and ignition system should be in top condition and battery terminals clean.
2. Ensure antifreeze levels are sufficient to avoid freezing.
3. Ensure the heater and defroster work properly.
4. Check and repair windshield wiper equipment; ensure proper washer fluid level.
5. Ensure the thermostat works properly.
6. Check lights and flashing hazard lights for serviceability.
7. Check for leaks and crimped pipes in the exhaust system; repair or replace as necessary. Carbon monoxide is deadly and usually gives no warning.
8. Check breaks for wear and fluid levels.
9. Check oil for level and weight. Heavier oils congeal more at low temperatures and do not lubricate as well.
10. Consider snow tires, snow tires with studs, or chains.
11. Replace fuel and air filters. Keep water out of the system by using additives and maintaining a full tank of gas.

Dress for the Weather

1. Wear several layers of loose fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellent.
2. Wear mittens, which are warmer than gloves.
3. Wear a hat.
4. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.

During a Winter Storm
The following are guidelines for what you should do during a winter storm or under conditions of extreme cold:

1. Listen to your radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for weather reports and emergency information.
2. Eat regularly and drink ample fluids, but avoid caffeine and alcohol.
3. Avoid overexertion when shoveling snow. Overexertion can bring on a heart attack—a major cause of death in the winter. If you must shovel snow, stretch before going outside.
4. Watch for signs of frostbite. These include loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities such as fingers, toes, ear lobes, and the tip of the nose. If symptoms are detected, get medical help immediately.
5. Watch for signs of hypothermia. These include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, incoherence, slurred speech, drowsiness, and apparent exhaustion. If symptoms of hypothermia are detected, get the victim to a warm location, remove wet clothing, warm the center of the body first, and give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if the victim is conscious. Get medical help as soon as possible.
6. Conserve fuel, if necessary, by keeping your residence cooler than normal. Temporarily close off heat to some rooms.
7. Maintain ventilation when using kerosene heaters to avoid build-up of toxic fumes. Refuel kerosene heaters outside and keep them at least three feet from flammable objects.
8. Drive only if it is absolutely necessary. If you must drive, consider the following:
   • Travel in the day, don’t travel alone, and keep others informed of your schedule
   • Stay on main roads; avoid back road shortcuts

If a blizzard traps you in the car, keep these guidelines in mind:

1. Pull off the highway. Turn on hazard lights and hang a distress flag from the radio antenna or window.
2. Remain in your vehicle where rescuers are most likely to find you. Do not set out on foot unless you can see a building close by where you know you can take shelter. Be careful; distances are distorted by blowing snow. A building may seem close, but be too far to walk to in deep snow.
3. Run the engine and heater about 10 minutes each hour to keep warm. When the engine is running, open an upwind window slightly for ventilation. This will protect you from possible carbon monoxide poisoning. Periodically clear snow from the exhaust pipe.
4. Exercise to maintain body heat, but avoid overexertion. In extreme cold, use road maps, seat covers, and floor mats for insulation. Huddle with passengers and use your coat for a blanket.
5. Take turns sleeping. One person should be awake at all times to look for res-cue crews.
6. Drink fluids to avoid dehydration.
7. Be careful not to waste battery power. Balance electrical energy needs - the use of lights, heat, and radio - with supply.
8. Turn on the inside light at night so work crews or rescuers can see you.
9. If stranded in a remote area, stomp large block letters in an open area spelling out HELP or SOS and line with rocks or tree limbs to attract the attention of rescue personnel who may be surveying the area by airplane.
10. Leave the car and proceed on foot - if necessary - once the blizzard passes.