Are You Prepared?

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

The very basics items you need are food and water for 3 days, water being the most important.  Have one gallon per person per day. Here is a saying to remember…      You can live
                                                                            3 minutes without air
                                                                            3 days without water
                                                                             and 3 weeks without food.
(Of course, if it is in the middle of a hot summer, you will need more water.)

The easiest thing to do is to buy bottled gallons of water.  Buy canned food -it will not need to be cooked. You can eat it out of the can. You can cook or warm things up with your camp stove.  Crackers have a 6 month shelf life, so if you have those, rotate them. 

You should have sources of light such as battery or solar operated lanterns and flashlights and camping lights.
Candles are not recommended.
You should have a radio that is battery operated or solar operated.

Plan for things to do to pass the time…games, books, drawing, writing, etc.

We are advised by all government agencies and preparedness experts….to have water and food and other supplies for 2 WEEKS. BUT 3 DAYS’ worth is a good start.  If you get paid at the first of the month, which is coming in 6 days;
that would be a good time to purchase your 3 days’ supplies. Instead of going to a movie and out to eat, buy your 3 days supply of water and any more canned goods you may need. It is worth the sacrifce

Find out the favorite canned foods of each family member…or go shopping together as a family for the food and water.

If the water coming out of your faucets is dirty, you can flush with it, but do not take showers. If no water is coming out of your faucet, you will need to “bag” your toilets with 13 gallon white trash bags. Lift the toilet lid, put the bag in and drap sides over the toilet bowl and put the seat back down.

A very good site is   www.ready.gov

It has some videos regarding your 3 day supply kit and other videos on preparedness.

Share them with family members-they are short and to the point.

Have fun! Get ready! Be ready!    ~~Joan Hulihan

This post is for those who attended my class last Saturday called “Creative Use of Your Food Storage”…which was at a Preparedness Fair held at the Amethyst building for the Mesa Linda Ward. I had hand-outs regarding the use of wheat and I passed around this little treat that did not have wheat in it, but utilized other storage items, such as dry milk, honey, peanut butter, cocoa.  Here is the recipe I promised to post:

Energy Truffles

2 cups powdered milk
3/4 cup honey  ( if it is not very runny, you can heat it up)
1 cup peanut butter
4 Tablespoons cocoa

Mix all togther in a bowl and then knead it with your hands to full
blend the ingredients.  Roll into small balls, and then roll in a small dish of cocoa powder.
I like to keep these in the fridge, but they hold up OK at room temperature.
This is a good high protein snack.

Hi!  This post is for people who will find thmesleves driving in a snow storm. believe it or not, there are lots of snow storms going on in this country once you leave the high desert. My in-laws just drove in last Thursday from a big storm in Utah.  In Wisconsin, where my folks live, they are currently experiencing another big storm. As if the snow is not high enough outside their doors.  Here is an article from their newspaper today…

Officials urge caution during snow storm
A major winter storm will continue to pound much of Wisconsin until at least midnight Monday bringing freezing rain, sleet and heavy snow. Motorists are advised to stay home but if you need to drive, please take the following precautions. Assemble a disaster supply kit for your vehicle.

Officials also suggest motorists have a full tank of gas, blankets or sleeping bags, extra warm and protective clothing, water and nonperishable food such as energy bars, portable radio, flashlight and extra batteries, flares and a large, brightly colored piece of cloth and a cell phone.

If you become stuck you are urged to stay with your car. Don’t try to walk to safety. Tie a brightly colored cloth to the car where others can see. Start the car and use the heater for about 10 minutes every hour. Keep the exhaust pipe clear. Leave the overhead light on when the engine is running so you can be seen. As you sit, keep moving your arms and legs to keep blood circulating and to stay warm. Keep one window slightly open, away from the blowing wind, to let in air.

Also before you leave home, notify a friend or family member about your travel plans and when you expect to arrive at your destination. Keep them informed about where you are at and when you have arrived safely. Make sure you have a cell phone with you.

/www.stevenspointjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080217/

Hi !  Did you know thsat you can order your food storage from distribution, just like you can order scriptures?

NOW THERE IS NO EXCUSE!  YOU CAN 0RDER YOU FOOD STORAGE FROM DISTRIBUTION!!!!!
 www.ldscatalog.com

On the home page…
Click on…
Family Home Storage Starter Kit

The family home storage starter kit may be used to teach family home storage principles and help individuals get started with longer-term food storage. The kit includes materials that teach the importance of a three-month food supply, water storage, and savings and 6 cans of longer-term food supply items.

The kit contains:

    * All is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage pamphlet
    * All is Safely Gathered In: Family Finances pamphlet
    * All is Safely Gathered In: Basic Recipes pamphlet
    * Financial reserve and drinking water teaching aids
    * Two #10 cans of hard red winter wheat
    * Two #10 cans of white rice
    * One #10 can of pinto beans
    * One #10 can of rolled oats

Available for shipping to United States addresses only.

Available from Church home storage centers in the Spring of 2008 with a savings in shipping and handling.

 Item number: 06604000
$25.95 USD