Sunday, June 28, 2009

Week 26 (for two people)

FOOD STORAGE:
5 quarts cooking oil
EXTRA ITEM:
2 quarts peanut butter
CAR KIT:
Blanket, two bread bags and four rubber bands (to keep your sleeves clean)
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
Locate your electricity circuit box. Teach all responsible household members how to shut off the electricity to the entire house.
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
Read Ether 2:12
Show appreciation for the freedoms we enjoy. Reflect on the blessings we enjoy as Americans. Strive to live so you may continue to have these great blessings.

Sunday, June 21, 2009

Week 25 (for two people)

FOOD STORAGE:
8 cans of tomato sauce
EXTRA ITEM:
8 rolls of toilet paper
CAR KIT:
Battery powered radeo and extra betteries, small shovel and WD40
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
Locate the shut-off valve for the water line that enters your house. Make sure this valve can be completely shut off. Your valve may be rested open or it may only partially close. Replace if necessary.
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
Read the First Presidency Message in the July 2007 Ensign, "The Peril of Hidden Wedges" by Presidnet Thomas S. Monson.
Try to renew a friendship this week.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Week 24 (for two people)


FOOD STORAGE:
2 lb bouillon cubes
EXTRA ITEM:
30 lb beans
CAR KIT:
Tools. Be sure to include a large screwdriver, pair of pliers, wheel chock, and rubber hammer
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
Make a record of your personal property for insurance purposes. Take photos or a video of the belongings in your inventory.
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
Elder Marvin J. Ashton said, "Try to be understanding and not critical. It is easy to point out mistakes and pass judgment. Sincere compliments and praise come much harder from most of us."

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Week 23 (for two people)


FOOD STORAGE:
Fruit Drink (to make 30 qt)
EXTRA ITEM:
20 pounds of oats
CAR KIT:
First aid kit and manual
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
Learn First Aid and CPR. Enlist in a class if possible.
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
"When you feel weak, discouraged, depressed, or afraid, open the Book of Mormon and read. Do not let too much time pass before reading a verse, a thought, or a chapter."
President Boyd K. Packer, Ensign, May 2005, p.8.