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As Louis Pasteur said, " Chance favors the prepared mind." With earthquakes, tornados, cyclones, and global warming headlines swirling
around us, it's definitely time to get a prepared mind, and a disaster
preparedness kit to go with it.
Starting your own
kit is easy, and if you're motivated, there are greener, healthier
substitutes for the one you've got now. Keep reading for an herbal first aid kit, a crank powered flashlight, and some organic dried mangos to keep your spirits up!
See the difference between a family prepared for disaster and one that's lacking in the Green Video of the Week, and read up on the latest disaster preparedness news in our In the News section. |
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 Having a detailed, rehearsed plan of action in case of emergencies makes it much more likely that all of your loved ones will make it through safely.
Kids: The US Department of Homeland Security has created a website called Ready Kids to help prepare you and your little ones for any natural disaster you come face to face with.
Pets: Pets are NOT allowed in Red Cross Safety Shelters, and during large disasters most rescue workers will refuse to evacuate pets. There are good reasons for this, but our pets are part of our families, so make sure your disaster plan includes a contingency for your pets. Click here to see what the Red Cross suggests.
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Featured Business: The Illuminator
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The absence of light can cause our hearts to beat faster, but couple it with a disaster that's left you without power and panic can set in pretty quick. Ada B. recommends you keep one of these crank powered flashlights on hand so you can always let there be light. Click for The Illuminator Wind Up FlashlightFor Light When There Is No Light
 "These flashlights are truly great. I volunteer with a grassroots, non-profit organization, that's currently building a
school in a rural area of Tanzania in Africa and we love to give these
flashlights to our students. The village..." click here to read more
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Staff Pick: Kopali Organics Dried Mango
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In the event of a natural disaster it's important to have some long lasting, high energy food to keep you going until help can reach you. Read on to see why Jay G. recommends Kopali Organics Dried Mangos for it's longevity and healthy energy content, as well as it's impact on farmers and the earth. Click for Kopali Organics Dried MangoTasty and Good For the Farmers
"Eating Kopali Mango is the closest thing you get to sitting in a mango
farm in Mexico. It's tasty and seems mildly sugared, although it's only
natural mango sweetness. But this is serious snack food for..." click here to read more
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Emergency Preparedness in the News
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Green Video of the Week: 10 Minute Challenge
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What would you do if you had to evacuate your family in 10 minutes? Do you know where all your family documents are? How about the kids medicine? Watch this video for more proof about how important preparedness really is.
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Q Jam: An Environmental Sustainability Fair and Music FestivalTo educate and inform the citizens of Albuquerque
about the benefits of living green. We have exhibitors ranging from alternative
fuels, to recycling, to green building practices and more. May 24Albuquerque, NM
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Green Your Career Workshop
This three-hour honds on workshop for anyone looking to get involved
in the emerging green economy can help prepare you with where to look for jobs
- and how to position yourself to land one. May 27 Berkeley, CA greencareers.wordpress.com
Sustainable Brands '08
Sustainable Brands is where top brand leaders meet to discuss
sustainability as the new frontier for driving revenue growth and
enhancing brand equity. June 2 - 5 Monterey, CA SustainableLifeMedia.comearthNOW expo
A national business to business
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buyers can learn how to develop and implement green practices in their retail
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June 4-5, 2008
Las Vegas, NV www.earthnowexpo.com
Mayor's Green Fair
An opportunity to learn about local environmental groups and activities while enjoying live music from local bands. June 13, 2008
Ann Arbor, MI
LOHAS 12 ForumA four-day business conference that brings
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ECO Wholesale Trade Show. Eco is the acronym for environmentally
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Enjoy more than renowned
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Enjoy more than renowned
authors, leaders and educators; how-to workshops; cutting-edge
films; activities for kids; organic beer and wine; and a unique
marketplace of more than 300 eco-friendly businesses
Nov 14 - 16 San Francisco, CA
greenfestivals.orgAustin Green Living & Home Products
Expo
This Home & Garden style show features green building, organic
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