What next for Green String!

What Next for Green String

The processes involved in any plan can often be momentarily sidetracked. At present in my home town and state there is a natural disaster unfolding and for now my blogs will reflect this. However it does not mean that I have given up , it just means there are actually some other things on my priority list for now. The same happened whilst I was enhancing my Internet Marketing skills to enable me to help others with my inspirational poem. Life has a way of giving us more to do and also to allow us to take a break from the emotional trauma and be practical. This allows our adrenal response to settle down and get ready for the next wave. A group that was formed for preserving sanity and as a life line for the Storm Financial Survivors was called Storm Investors Community Action Group or affectionately known as SICAG. I will talk more about them and how they have helped a group of people stay alive and connected in a further chapter.

For now however please enjoy this next article written by Performance Forums PF which is very relevant to the people of Queensland in January of 2011.


Tips to clean up after a flood

A Friends practical advice! for Qld Flood Assistance.

I want to help with the QLD floods but don't know how

by Annie Evett on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 11:38am

There are a few ways people can help right now ...

• you can donate to the flood relief appeal -http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html
• if you live in or around Brisbane and can help with accommodation register here - http://www.facebook.com/pages/I-can-give-shelter-to-the-flood-victims-in-QLD/179213392111896
• You can donate to specific towns that have been affected as most have set up their own appeal
• You can if your local register with Disaster Managment Council - group formed made up emergency services and local govt reps with EMQ on all decision making they also are the ones who have a register so you can list as a volunteer, accommodation assistance with pets, caterer for evac halls etc - registering is important
• If you are any type of entertainer, can face paint, or look after kids with games and activities turn up to one of the evacuation spots and start a show. There are alot of scared people who need their spirits lifted.
• You could assist with those who have been evacuated as they could not take pets to the evac centres
• You could adopt a town - search for alistings of towns - this changes day by day
• Gather any of your unwanted or excess stationary, books or IT gear and get it ready for donation to school in affected areas.
• your community group or group of friends could adopt the town and support the local newsagency and assist with replacing items - same as trade services etc - each town needs money put back in - not in 5 weeks but immediately so the best way to help them get on their feet is find out what the town most needs and support them from there.
• Organise a clothing, blankets and basic necessity collection and take it to an evacuation spot - or get it to Red Cross or one of the other charities.
• Keep an eye out for charitable fundraisers such as the 100 stories for Queensland ( contact Jodi Cleghorn regarding this) which will directly assist those in need.

IT is important you understand that working with Disaster Management Council will allow needs to be met so get in touch through Brisbane city council or Toowoomba or the council for the town you wish to adopt!

Good luck and together we can unite and help rebuild!!!