The Boys Scouts motto, "Be Prepared" makes a lot of sense in this day and age of hurricanes, terrorism, and crime. But most people aren't prepared. According to retail expert, Francey Smith, "People won't think twice about buying a new sweater, I-Pod or HD Television, but when it comes to their safety and preparedness, they let those purchases take a back seat." Smith is hoping to get word out to the masses to change this dynamic in 2006. "We all need to become active participants in our safety," she says. "After Hurricane Katrina, the Tsunami and headline after headline about hospital errors, car accidents and other misfortunes, we want our list to get people thinking about being better prepared. Award-winning actress, Sela Ward understands this all too well and her son's emergency supply paks top our list."

1. PREPARED PAKS (starting at $15 on http://www.preparedpak.com) - After the hurricanes devastated Sela Ward's native Mississippi, her 11-year old son, Austin Sherman, created emergency supply packs for car, home, pet and family. The paks contain everything you need for survival in a natural disaster or tragedy. One hundred percecent of the proceeds goes to HOPE VILLAGE FOR CHILDREN - with all proceeds benefiting VICTIMS OF HURRICANES.

2. PATIENT SAFETY VIDEO ($29.95 on http://www.patientsafetyvideo.com)