VIRGINIA BEACH
, VA
– STIHL Inc. expands its storm safety initiative with a new sponsorship of the Ram Home Safety Prep Show, presented by Popular Mechanics in Houston, Texas, on June 4. Open to the public, this event offers
expert advice in planning for and surviving a disaster. STIHL spokesperson, current world-champion tree climber and third-generation certified arborist, Mark Chisholm will speak at the event on “Trees, Storms, and Chain Saws. Don’t Get Hurt Helping Out.”
“We believe safety is a critical consideration in operating our equipment, too often overlooked during times of emergency,” said Anita Gambill of STIHL Inc. “In sponsoring this event, we want to educate the public about chain saw safety and proper use as well as how to respond to emergencies within your community. Mark Chisholm is the tree care expert that we turn to, and we are proud to have him representing us at the Ram Home Safety Prep Show.”
At the event, guests have the opportunity to meet the experts, first responders, and real-life survivors who will show how to handle any emergency from hurricanes to house fires and how to overcome the aftermath. In addition to Chisholm’s seminar, there will be an exclusive presentation plus Q&A with Cody Lundin—star of Discovery Channel’s Dual Survival. The event will also showcase new technology, including the latest from STIHL, life-saving gadgets, and how-to gear demonstrations.
The event will be held on June 4 at the ReliantCenter. Doors open at 8:30 am. Tickets are
$15 at the door. Early discount coupons and updated show information available at http://www.popularmechanicshomesafety.com
For more information on storm safety, visit www.stihlusa.com/stormcleanup
and for more information on
STIHL, visit www.stihlusa.com.
About Mark Chisholm
One part acrobat, one part expert rope climber, one part tree physiologist, and several parts competitor and thrill seeker, Mark Chisholm is a third-generation, certified arborist with his family-owned Aspen Tree Expert Company in New Jersey. His expertise in tree care has made him a sought after consultant and industry spokesperson for the world of arboriculture, and he regularly travels the globe to consult with international arborist associations.
About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the number one selling brand of gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment in America for homeowners and professional landscapers*, as well as the number one selling brand of chain saws in the world. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast – not mass merchants. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the United States only. For more information or for the name of a local STIHL retailer, call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the dealer locator on the STIHL website at http://www.stihlusa.com/.
*"Number one selling brand" is based on syndicated Irwin Broh Research (commercial landscapers) as well as independent consumer research of 2010 U.S. sales and market share data for the gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment category combined sales to consumers and commercial landscapers.
STIHL is pleased to support the work of
Independent We Stand
, the
Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund)
,
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA
), the
Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA)
,
National FFA
,
Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)
, the
American Tree Farm System (ATFS)
, and the
National Association of State Park Directors
.
