The summer of 2013 is beginning with extreme and different weather patterns across the United States.  Out in the Western and Southwestern states there seems to be a severe lack of rainfall leading to drought type conditions and deadly wildfires.  In the Northeast of the country the weather seems to be more wet than usual and the states located in the Southeast are being deluged with rain combined with wicked thunderstorms, nature-induced power outages and flooding.

When natural disasters happen, they usually affect cities, towns, and rural areas leading to the loss of electrical service, water service, flooded roads and collapsed bridges.  When this happens, men and women of governmental agencies and workers of power companies are called upon to do their duty to help to get infrastructure back to normal.  Many times these men and women are working during inclement weather, risking their health and their lives to get the power back on, divert traffic around flooded areas, and rescue people from danger and harm.

These hard-working individuals who are helping others must be kept safe and as comfortable as possible while doing their job in the rain and darkness of night.  Rehabmart can offer assistance to the municipalities, power companies, the military, police forces, and construction workers to be able to stand in the rain and not get soaking wet themselves, or to prevent being injured due to not being seen in the darkness of a storm or night by a passing automobile.  Foul weather gear, or work raingear, is a must for the safety of these workers and the following products can be of great assistance to any governmental or outdoor organization.  

The 48 inch Rain Coat with a Detachable Hood and the 49 inch Lime Green Coat and Hood with Silver Reflective Strips come in a package of either 6 or 12 count.  These raingears are long enough to cover most people past the knees from rain and the detachable hood will keep the head dry.  The bright colors of the coats will increase the visibility of the workers, keeping them in the sights of drivers during the murky gray darkness of storms while the silver reflective strips on the lime green coat will brightly appear in the headlights of any oncoming vehicle.

The Construction Ahead Rainwear Suit also comes in 6 or 12 count packages in either a yellow or lime green color.  Made of PVC on polyester material, it comes with a cape back, a corduroy collar, two pockets with flaps and snap closures, vents to help keep the wearer cool, a detachable hood, and is of an extra full size to fit over work clothes.  This rainwear suit is perfect for road workers who are fixing flooded-out roads or bridges.

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The Eye Of the Storm Extra Heavy Duty Two Piece Rainsuitcomes in a 6 count package and is made with .50mm PVC bonded to heavy woven polyester backing and comes in a safety yellow color.  The jacket has an attached hood with a draw string and visor, a zipper front, non-conductive heavy duty snaps, a high under-the-neck closure with a Velcro adjustable strap, Velcro sleeve closures to keep the wet from leaking down the wrist openings, and inside pockets to store objects away from the rain.  The bibs, or pants, have a high front and back design for comfort and for preventing rain from penetrating the pants.  Also included with the bibs are heavy duty suspenders with quick release buckles, Velcro closures and reinforced padded knees and seat. 

To keep the feet dry from the rain and flooding from Mother Nature, the 17 inch Over The Shoe Slush Rubber Boots of either yellow or black can well do the job.  Coming in a 6 pair case, these 100% natural rubber boots have a fabric lining and are extra wide to comfortably fit over work shoes.  A heavy-duty cleated sole, a top adjustable strap with buckle and a full cut style for easy fit completes these boots that are available in shoes sizes of 5 to 18.

For the times when someone has to maneuver through knee-high water, these 30 inch Steel Toe Black Rubber Boots will help keep a worker dry during the most inclement weather conditions while also saving the worker’s toes from accidental drops of heavy objects.  These boots are sold 6 pairs to the case, and come in shoe sizes between 6 and 16.

It is important to keep the workers dry who are out helping others in times of disaster and need.  Their jobs are tough enough without them becoming wet and miserable while trying to do their work, and keeping them safe with bright reflective colors is also paramount for these workers and their families.  Comfort and safety for the few can help alleviate the problems associated with foul weather for the many.

Bill Stock
Executive Editor,
Content & Social Media Services
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Hulet Smith, OT
Rehabmart Team Leader & CEO