DEL MAR, Calif., Sept. 20, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers (USMC retired), founder of Homeland Security Technology Inc. (Pink Sheets:HSTJ) announced today that the company will be launching its own proprietary ecommerce site www.DisasterAndEmergencyKits.com on Monday September 27, 2004. The site will offer the latest in survival gear focused on providing survival essentials for both man-made and natural disasters. Featured on the site will be disaster kits and emergency supplies for use by individuals and groups to be used in the home, the car or the workplace. The product line will range from kits for one individual to large kits for up to 100 people. Included in the kits will be all the essentials to survive for a certain period of time and include food and water rations, water purification tablets, first aid kits, sanitation supplies, survival blankets, dust masks, gloves, radios and flash lights. Many of the items found in the kits can be purchased individually on the site. The disaster kits are designed by emergency preparedness experts to contain the most reliable emergency food, water, shelter, sanitation, lighting, communication, and search & rescue supplies available so they are ready when and where they are needed the most.
www.DisasterAndEmergencyKits.com was designed to offer a complete line of products to meet the need of millions of people that recognize the need to be prepared for any potential disaster, including hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, earthquakes, blackouts and power outages.
The Deluxe 4 to 100 Person Office/Group Kit includes the following features: A three-day survival supply of emergency supplies packaged in durable 5 gallon containers and designed for the home, office or school. In addition to the food and water rations and emergency equipment, sanitation products are an extremely important issue during a natural disaster. Plumbing and toilets may be unavailable following a major disaster, the Office/School Emergency Kits are designed to be used as a portable toilet with sanitation bags, chemicals, and snap-on seat. These airtight, waterproof, and insect proof containers with easy to carry handle are designed to enable you to store your office/school disaster kit anywhere. In the workplace the sprinkler system may activate following a major disaster, the waterproof containers will prevent any moisture from damaging the emergency supplies. This Deluxe Kit comes with an emergency flashlight and radio that are powered by non battery means such as solar power, hank-crank and shake activated so they can be used for extended periods of time during an emergency or blackout. Instead of the standard emergency flashlight and radio. The life-saving home/office survival kits also stack neatly and take up little space.
"The recent horrific events in the gulf states from Hurricanes' Charlie, Frances, Ivan and the looming tropical storms Jeanne and Karl have made it more and more imperative for people to prepare for potential disaster of this magnitude." Commented Colonel Powers, Founder of HSTJ. "The devastation to property and human suffering caused by these Hurricanes has been astronomical. Over 100 deaths have been attributed by these disasters in both the Caribbean and the US. $13 to $15 billion in damage is estimated and millions have been left without power, water, food or shelter. The devastation of Hurricane Ivan is reaching as far inland as the Appalachian Mountains causing massive flooding, power outages and devastation. With approximately 70 days left in the Hurricane season and two more tropical storms developing in the Caribbean, millions of people are still in peril. A typical disaster situation has occurred in Escambia County Florida home to over 300,000 residences. It is estimated that it will be weeks before the electricity, water and sewer services will be restored. Having a complete disaster kit in your residence or workplace would clearly alleviate many of the hardships associated with these disasters. Having these disaster kits at your convenience would avoid the need to seek out proper food, water and sanitation service. The included communication and illumination equipment would allow potential victims to find a safe shelter and remain there until the conditions improve or assistance arrives. Having these kits could clearly be a lifesaving event," concluded Colonel Powers.
Upon the launch of the site on Monday, September 27th the company will be engaging in an aggressive online marketing plans to introduce the product line to the e-commerce community.
ABOUT HOMELAND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. (HST, Inc.)
HST, Inc. is a developmental stage company based in north county San Diego trading under the ticker symbol (OTC: HSTJ). HST's mission is to develop and commercialize technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers USMC (Ret), HST seeks to assemble a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that can be brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. HSTI recently entered into an alliance with Recon Mountaineer, LLC., (an Oceanside, Ca.-based designer and manufacturer of military combat gear for the United States Armed Forces) and Homeland Preparedness, llc a leading manufacturer and distributor of disaster and survival kits.
This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. These statements include risks and uncertainties that may make the company's plans to change and are in no way intended to guarantee that the company will be successful in executing its plans. HSTJ's common stock currently trades on the over-the-counter "Pink Sheets" under the symbol "HSTJ." This press release in no way constitutes any recommendation regarding the securities of HSTJ, Inc., or its affiliates. Though its securities are publicly traded,HSTJ has failed to comply with its obligations to make periodic filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the nature and extent of information usually available to the public regarding companies whose securities are publicly traded are not available regarding HSTJ. Any person reading this press release is advised that this release should be considered in light of all facts and circumstances regarding the business and financial condition and prospects of HSTJ, and no inference is made in this release contains all such information.
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