4Patriots News Bureau
Resources for media and influencers to cover emergency preparedness
Thank you for your interest in 4Patriots!
As one of the first and now largest ecommerce preparedness providers, 4Patriots is a recognized leader in the emergency-preparedness space. Since 2008, we’ve championed the idea that protecting your family and home from extreme weather, natural disasters and blackouts is a smart response to living in an ever-changing world.
4Patriots is committed to helping media, bloggers and technology and product reviewers cover emergency preparedness — and are proud to offer the following free services to working journalists and influencers.
Press play to meet husband-and-wife team Erin & Allen Baler and hear about their mission to help American families get prepared
4Patriots Expert Bureau
4Patriots is available to comment on all aspects of emergency preparedness trends, survival food and gear, disaster relief and off-grid adventuring. Consider these experts for your next preparedness-product review or roundup, or for a larger-trend story:
ERIN & ALLEN BALER
Co-founders of 4Patriots with 17 years experience in emergency preparedness; also a source of insights on entrepreneurialism, small business & ecommerce topics.
TOM CALLAHAN
Senior VP of Product Development & Customer Experience: Speaks to latest emergency food and product trends including next-gen solar generators; heating, cooling, refrigeration and lighting solutions, and water and air purification.
SETH WELLER
Senior Manager of 4Patriots’ Customer Education Team and lead instructor of 4Patriots University. Well-versed in public trends and attitudes about emergency preparedness.
4Patriots National Preparedness Survey
4Patriots experts can also comment on a 2025 national survey commissioned by 4Patriots in honor of National Preparedness Month to gauge public attitudes about emergency preparedness.
The survey of 2,000 adults conducted by Talker Research confirms that Americans are woefully unprepared for hurricanes, extreme weather and power outages – with Gen Zers and Millennials surprisingly more likely to have a plan for emergencies than Baby Boomers.
Here's a sample of findings — for more results, click here:
- Nine in 10 Americans believe it is crucial to be prepared for emergencies, but less than half (46%) have a plan in place.
- Gen Zers and Millennials (55%) are more likely to have an evacuation or emergency plan than Baby Boomers (39%).
- Almost nine in 10 (86%) think it is vital to have a backup power supply in case of a power outage, yet only a fraction (26%) own a backup generator.
- While 43% have lived through a natural disaster in their lifetime, more than half (53%) think they are less likely to be impacted by extreme weather or other emergencies than others.
4Patriots Product Reviews
4Patriots offers a product-review program for media, bloggers and influencers wanting to write about their experiences with products. Contact Bob Ochsner at bob@sophiaschoice.com with specific product review requests.
New Arrivals
Join the 1 Million+ Customers Who've Tried Us
Proven in Real Emergencies
4Patriots University
Stay updated on the latest emergency preparedness and outdoor survival products and trends by taking one or several of the dozens of free classes offered every month by our 4Patriots University.
Classes guide customers and non-customers alike on their quest for independence and self-reliance. And they’re free to the public. To enroll, visit the 4Patriots University website.
Media and Influencer Contact
We’re here to help and ready to meet your deadline. To arrange for a 4Patriots expert interview or product review, or receive the 4Patriots Electronic Press Kit (EPK) or other product details, program information, artwork or other assets, please contact Bob Ochsner at bob@sophiaschoice.com. Thanks for your support.
Proud to Be Trusted with Your Family’s Safety
John C.
Purpose Beyond Preparedness
4Patriots' mission doesn't stop at self-reliance. We're also deeply committed to supporting and honoring USA veterans, active military and their families. 4Patriots takes pride in giving back to folks who protect our freedom.
Our Numbers Don't Lie
1 Billion
Dollar value of emergency-preparedness products sold since founding
201
Employees working across the USA, most in Nashville, Tenn.
46
Military & community organizations receiving donations in a single year
8 Million
Customers served since 2008 across USA & Canada
References:
1. All testimonials in this advertisement are from real people; sometimes names and photos have been changed to protect their privacy and some were given free products in exchange for their honest feedback. Testimonials represent exceptional results, don't apply to the average purchaser and are not intended to guarantee that anyone will achieve the same results. The organizations, publications and people referenced on this site are not affiliated with 4Patriots. They have not endorsed, sponsored or recommended this product; no affiliation or endorsement is claimed. Terms & conditions apply. Cade Courtley is a former Navy SEAL and Platoon Commander who served 9 years of active duty and has been compensated by 4Patriots for his hard work in helping us test and endorse this product.