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“Be prepared.”

It's the Boy Scouts of America motto, and one we should all take to heart. But being prepared doesn't simply mean having a few gallons of bottled water on hand should a hurricane strike or knowing CPR to aid an unconscious stranger on the street.

True preparedness means also having the physical, intellectual and spiritual means to deal with anything life can throw at you in order for you, your family and fellow man to survive and thrive. How long would your family last financially if you lost your job?

If food was in short supply due to disaster, could you help a neighbor avoid starvation? When in desperate times, would you resort to desperate measures? Preparedness is much more than having a year's food storage and crates of ammo in the basement – it's knowing yourself, your capabilities and limitations while putting yourself in a position to handle life's challenges. Mercury One will help you be prepared.