“Natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina can turn a high-tech culture into a decidedly low-tech one–where food, water and shelter are what matter most. But that doesn’t stop technologists from inventing devices for the disaster kit of the future. They’re trying to provide for the most basic needs with technology that can turn sewer water into Gatorade, equip people with long-lasting lighting or save hypothermia victims without the use of electricity.”Here is some more Tech News from around the web:
Tech Talk
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High Tech Hurricane Preparedness
CNet has an article about high tech survival solutions, like portable water purifcation or warmth. That may help to protect yourself from physical harm; and they also have 2 articles to help protect you from electronic harm (eHarm?)