| Welcome to the September issue of Green Home News from Enviro Maids!
The weather in Westchester and Fairfield County has been a doozy lately — hurricanes, flooding, even tornadoes and an earthquake. The Enviro Maids team hopes you and yours made it through the storms unscathed. With National Preparedness Month in September, now’s a good time to review emergency preparedness. We also share where you can volunteer to help the environment in and around Fairfield County.
Stay safe, live green and we hope you enjoy this latest issue.
The Enviro Maids Team

How to Be Prepared for an Environmental Emergency
September is National Preparedness Month, a national initiative by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security to help people prepare for and respond to emergencies. With all that’s going on weather-wise in Westchester and Fairfield County — hurricanes, flooding, even tornadoes — now’s a good time to review how to plan and prepare for an environmental emergency.
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Volunteering for the Environment In and Around Fairfield County
As residents of Westchester and Fairfield Counties, we are fortunate to live in an environmentally rich area, full of forests, lakes, parks and trails. It’s up to us to keep our area beautiful. Why not volunteer to plant some trees, organize a recycle campaign or cleanup project? Nature benefits from volunteers as much as people and animals do. It’s also a great way to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family while making a positive difference. Here’s a list of environmentally-friendly volunteer organizations and upcoming events in and around Fairfield County.
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Save on Energy this Fall and Winter
Cooler weather is coming — save money this fall and winter on your energy bill by switching an alternative electricity source that’s delivered through your electric company, but at a lower rate.
There’s no start up cost, you can cancel and switch back at any time, and CL&P and UL will still handle your service — you’ll just notice a lower bill every month! For more information, email thepowerteam@optonline.net or call (203) 276-9112 for details.
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GREEN CLEANING TIP:
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Want to make your own all natural cleaner? Mix one cup white vinegar, one cup hydrogen peroxide and about seven drops of tea tree oil in a spray bottle. White vinegar kills 99.9 percent of bacteria, so it's a great mixture for kitchens and bathrooms. |

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