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Emergency Disaster Pods

Life Armor Can Help You Survive Another Hurricane Sandy

— October 31, 2012 — Tech
With Hurricane Sandy having come and gone and leaving a long trail of destruction and debris, Japan introduces Life Armor, which may be able to prevent more casualties in the next natural disaster.

The spherical pod dubbed Life Armor is a disaster shelter that comes with everything imaginable for temporary survival in a storm. The ball is 1.2 meters in diameter, weighs approximately 80 kilograms and is able to withstand 9.3 tons of pressure. It comes with a rear handle, making it easy to carry to your desired destination. What makes the Life Armor even better is that it includes solar panels for battery storage, a life jacket, a megaphone and a GPS tracking device so you can be found by rescue teams. The shelter is made to stay afloat, even though it can withstand a 25 meter plunge. Everything in the pod is completely waterproof so we can be prepared for another 'Frankenstorm.'
Trend Themes
1. Emergency Disaster Pods - The trend of creating emergency disaster pods can disrupt the disaster preparedness industry by providing individuals with a single, immediately deployable solution in times of crisis.
2. Spherical Disaster Shelters - The trend of creating spherical disaster shelters can disrupt the construction industry by providing a modular and easily installed solution for temporary shelter in extreme conditions.
3. Integrated Survival Equipment - The trend of integrating survival equipment, such as GPS and solar panels, into emergency shelters can disrupt the outdoor recreation industry by providing a multi-functional and reliable solution for adventurers and hikers.
Industry Implications
1. Disaster Preparedness - The development of emergency disaster pods can provide an innovative and comprehensive solution for the disaster preparedness industry, improving safety and minimizing risk for individuals and communities.
2. Construction - The creation of spherical disaster shelters can disrupt the construction industry by offering a new way to quickly and easily create structures that can withstand harsh environments and extreme weather conditions.
3. Outdoor Recreation - The integration of survival equipment into emergency shelters can provide a unique and useful solution for the outdoor recreation industry, improving the safety and comfort of hikers, climbers, and other adventurers.
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