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'Disaster preparedness kit' advertised for $1 turns into $99.95 piece of junk


By equinox - Posted on 20 February 2010

With all the scams being perpetrated upon victims of disaster it's no surprise that crooks would organize to scam people trying to prepare for the worst as well.

"Get your Disaster Preparedness Kit Now risk FREE for $1," the ad read. "Florida Residents! Prepare for the next Hurricane, Tornado, Earthquake Today."

Don't fall for it. Read More:


Community: The Community Emergency Response Team training is taking place in Point Roberts on October 1, 2, and 3. We have just over 15 people registered and have some spots available. The cost is $50 per person which includes all study material, supplies, and equipment necessary for training. Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided by PREP. Please register by September 15th in order to have sufficient study time for the pre-reading required. Call Virginia at 945-2827 or Andrew at 945-1801 for more info and at http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert/about.shtm

 

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