Well, it's been an interesting week. I spent part of it evacuating from Gustav while a trip to New Orleans! It was not the most pleasant vacation experience, but luckily I have family that took me in and made the rest of my trip great. Even with all the feverish stocking up of supplies I encountered while I was there, I managed to spread the green bug. Here are some green supply ideas for stocking up in an emergency situation (which you hopefully will never have to do).
A necessity for any emergency kit is lighting. Candles always come with a safety concern, so here is a wonderful alternative that is hand-crank charged and powered! This handy lantern also functions as an AM/FM radio, cell phone charger, and mp3 player. There is also an option to plug it into your car charger port for power as well. It has some nifty accessory functions like a siren, ultrasonic mosquito repeller, and even a compass. Check it out!
Another item that can be integrated into your kitchen supplies for use on a daily basis is a manual can opener. This handy item uses no energy and saves your counterspace at the same time. It's a necessity in the emergency kit because without power to open your non-perishables, they are pretty much useless. These can openers are cheap, green, and don't take up much space, so pick one up!
Also important, expecially in those stormy summer months is bug repellant. Non-aerosol, DEET free products are the only way to go. Buzz Away is a popular spray with a nice peppermint smell that leaves 'em coming back for more (everyone except the buggies, that is). This company also makes sunscreen with the same yummy scent, so you can get both and add them to your summer stash.
Remember your utensils, dishware, napkins, and trash bags - biodegradable of course! Can't leave your rubbish around after the storm passes.... :)
Hope this gives you some ideas to green up your emergency kit, or at least some items in your household. Take a look at what you may need in an emergent situation and make the effort to green it up a bit. It's easy, so hopefully this has given you the tools to get started and find your favorites. I would love to hear your suggestions/comments on these, or any other, important eco-friendly supplies in your survival kits as well - leave a comment!
Happy Trails!
GB
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And we are gearing up for Ike, here in Southeast Fl. Send us good thoguhts. Glad you all faired well!!!!
Hah, it's me again. I just saw you in Detroit. I lived in Dearborn for 3&1/2 years and my daughter who will soon be 15 was born in Hutzel Hospital...small world ain't it??
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