"I fear that so many feel that a long-term supply is so far beyond their reach that they make no effort at all. Begin in a small way…gradually build toward a reasonable objective.” -President Gordon B. Hinckley,

Sunday, August 28, 2011

52 Weeks to Preparedness- Week 11

FOOD STORAGE:
8 cans of fruit
EXTRA ITEM:
8 rolls of toilet paper
FAMILY GEAR BOX:
1 tall candle, safety light sticks
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
Review your insurance coverage with your insurance agent to be sure you are covered for whatever disasters may occur in your area
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
Read "The Worth of Souls," by Harold G. Hillam, Ensign, May 2005, 32
When we see the effect one person can have..., It perhaps is no wonder that the Lord reminded us, "Remember the worth of souls."

Saturday, August 20, 2011

52 Weeks to Preparedness- Week 10

FOOD STORAGE:
8 cans of soup
EXTRA ITEM:
2 months of laundry soap
72 HOUR KIT:
Individual needs: Personal prescribed medication; extra glasses, sunglasses, contacts and supplies; hearing aid batteries. Place your individual needs in your kit. If it can't be in your kit (refrigeration, etc.) keep it ready to go! Adjust your 72-hour kits for infants, children and the elderly with their special needs.
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
Learn how and teach all family members how to turn off the natural gas or propane tank, water, and power to the house.
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
Read "This Day" by Henry B. Eyring, Ensign May 2007, p. 89
As you serve Him, you will come to know better the voice by which you shall be called.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

52 Weeks to Preparedness-Week 9


FOOD STORAGE:
30 pounds of wheat
EXTRA ITEM:
8 pounds of salt
72 HOUR KIT:
Flashlight with extra batteries
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
Pick two meeting places (have a family plan):
1. A place near your home in case of a fire.
2. A place outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home after a disaster.
*Choose an out-of-state friend as a "check-in contact" for everyone to call
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
read Alma 34:17-27. Try a little harder to have individual and family prayer. Strive to pray both morning and night. Pray for both temporal and spiritual blessings.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

52 Weeks to Preparedness- week 8

FOOD STORAGE:
30 pounds of wheat
EXTRA ITEM:
30 pounds of beans
72 HOUR KIT:
Food for 72 hours: non-perishable and easy preparation
FAMILY PREPAREDNESS:
check all windows around the house and make sure they work properly to use as an exit, in case of an emergency. Teach all family members how to operate the windows and give specific permission to break their window if it will not open in a TRUE emergency.
SPIRITUAL PREPAREDNESS:
Read 4 Nephi 1:12.
This coming Sunday is fast Sunday. This week think of something you would like to fast for. Fast and pray for what you feel is needed.