Sunday, January 25, 2009

Week 4 (for two people)


FOOD STORAGE:
Fruit Drink (to make 30 quarts)
EXTRA ITEM:
Shampoo, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste (to last 6 months)
72 HOUR KIT:
First Aid Kit (place in a ziplock bag): 2 pr exam gloves, 1 triangle bandage, antibiotic hand sanitizer, scissors, penlight, 1 roll gauze, burn cream, 6 band aids, 1 ace bandage, antibiotic ointment, 4 butterfly closures, 6 alchohol swabs.
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
Change the batteries in the smoke detectors this week.
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
Begin working on your family history. Read the Ensign, Nov 2003, p. 53, " The Phenomenon that is You," by James E. Faust.
As President Boyd K. Packer has said, "if you don't know where to start, start with yourself. If you don't know what records to get, and how to get them start with what you have." Tell your children and grandchildren about their grandparents and other ancestors

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Week 3 (for two people)


Food Storage:
20 pounds of white sugar or honey
Extra Item:
1 container of dish soap to last 3 months
72 Hour Kit:
1 change of clothing placed in waterproof bag (pants, shirt, socks, underwear)
Family Preparedness:
Obtain a family utility box (i.e. Action Packer, cooler with wheels, cardboard box, etc.)
Spiritual Preparedness:
Read "The Temple is about Families" by Richard H. Winkel. Nov. 2006 Ensign. Plan to attend the Temple.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Week 2 (for two people)


Food Storage:
8 cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
Extra Item:
Laundry Soap to last 2 months
72 Hour Kit:
A blanket (wool is preferred) or sleeping bag per person. Also a sleeping mat
Family Preperation:
By your night stand place a pair of gloves, flashlight and shoes in case of an emergency in the middle of the night
Spiritual Preparation:
Read Matthew 25:35-40. Reach out to those in need.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Week 1 (for two people)


Food Storage:
8 cans of tuna
Extra Item:
8 rolls of toilet paper
72 hour kit:
Obtain from around the house a backpack per person, or a suitcase with wheels for mobility for elderly.
Family Preparedness (your choice):
a. Store enough water for 72 hours - 1 gallon a day per person
b. Preferred water storage is for 2 weeks - 14 gallons per person
Also store purifying agents such as Potable Aqua Tablets, chlorine, filters, etc.
Spiritual Preparedness:
Make a commitment to hold family home evening every Monday night this year