Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health and Well-Being
Learn About Emergency Preparedness
Being prepared can save lives during extreme weather. I will spend 5 minutes learning about the most common weather risks in my area and the steps I can take to stay safe, such as signing up for local alerts or identifying nearby shelters.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Health and Well-Being
Prepare for Extreme Weather
Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Land, Water, and Air
Conduct a Home Energy Audit
Reducing energy use helps protect the air and climate. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy and reduce pollution.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Land, Water, and Air
Collect Rain Water
Rainwater collection reduces water waste and supports gardens. I will install a rain barrel or collect rainwater to use for 1 outdoor tasks, such as watering plants or cleaning.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Wildlife
Learn to be a Responsible Tourist
Being a responsible tourist means not disturbing wildlife and choosing eco-friendly tour operators and destinations that prioritize wildlife conservation and respect animal welfare. I will spend 30 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health and Well-Being
Exercise Daily
Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 10 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Land, Water, and Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health and Well-Being
Declutter and Donate
Decluttering can reduce stress and benefit others. I will declutter my home and donate items I no longer need to support others in my community.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Health and Well-Being
What new information did you learn about the weather risks in your area, and how has it changed the way you think about emergency preparedness?
This has me thinking a lot about having an emergency kit ready in my house. We've had a few things ready but never anything structured. I think it is a good idea and once we get our set - maybe have a bit more to help someone in need. Watching what is happening with the ice storm up north makes me realize it is needed.
I have an emergency kit, but I've been thinking that the kit really needs to serve more that one type of event (flood, fire, tornado, etc). I always initially thought that flooding would be my primary risk where I live, but as we saw with more recent fires in the US, we probably need to have important documents ready in a go bag also.
Hi Andrea: Funny thing is I believe I have one. The question is where in the world did, I place it. This gives me something positive to do this weekend. Look for it, updated it and place it where I can find it. The Best of Luck to you. Thanks!
Kristin Bloser 4/08/2025 3:00 PM
Holly Windom 4/03/2025 7:46 AM