Earthquake Kit

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General Family Preparedness

Why Preparedness?

Disasters can affect any part of the United States at any time of the year, swiftly and without warning. Most people don't think of a disaster until it is too late; then they suddenly realize how unprepared they are for the massive changes it makes in their lives. Local officials can be overwhelmed and emergency response personnel may not be able to reach everyone who needs help right away.

Each type of disaster requires clean-up and recovery. The period after a disaster is often very difficult for families, at times as devastating as the disaster itself. Families which are prepared ahead of time can reduce the fear, confusion and losses that come with disaster. They can be ready to evacuate their homes, know what to expect in public shelters and how to provide basic first aid.

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Emergency Survival 72 Hour Kits

I’m sure everyone has heard about the earthquake that hit in Virginia this week.  I always get so nervous when I hear about natural disasters and being prepared in case one hits close to home.  When disaster hits, it can take up to 3 days for relief workers to reach some areas. Having a 72 hour kit will supply you with supplies and food you need to survive for 3 days.

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Just A Thought

Vehicle Emergency Kits

What should you put in your vehicle kit?  It depends on how many people ride in your vehicle, when and where you travel.

Everyone needs the basics....

• A good First Aid Kit
• A basic Set of Tools
• A Good Set of Jumper Cables
• A Coat or Jacket
• Flares and Reflective Triangle
• Gloves
• An old Rug or Mat to lay on
• Water
• Food or Nourishment of some type that will survive the hostile environment of your trunk
• A Blanket 
• A Shovel

Add to these contents based on your lifestyle.  If you drive very far to work you may want to add a good set of walking shoes.

What Is Food Storage?

The Utah State Extension Service defines food storage this way “Proper food and water storage can assist families in case of a disaster. When a disaster strikes it may be impossible to obtain food and water, even at the supermarket. Therefore it is important to have adequate food storage and water available in case of a disaster. The Civil Defense recommends storing food and water adequate for each family member for two weeks.” In a nutshell food storage is food that you store for a time of need. In today’s world we see many needs for food storage either with a natural disaster or a disaster of an economy lurking all around us

72 Hour Kits with nutritional and energy requirements in mind

Although it is not official church counsel to maintain a 72 hour kit, it is a good idea to have one in case of an emergency. 

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency states on their website: 

"You may need to survive on your own after a disaster. This means having your own food, water, and other supplies in sufficient quantity to last for at least three days. Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone immediately. You could get help in hours, or it might take days.

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7 Tips to Get Your Car Out When Stuck in the Snow

Want a few foolproof ways to get your car out when it's stuck in the snow? We've pulled together our 7 best tips for getting—and staying—unstuck!

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Self Reliance: How to Make a Go-Bag

Aaron Titus is a disaster industry technologist and emergency preparation expert. Here, he shares with us how to build a “go-bag” so that you have the basic necessities on hand during any type of disaster.

Some disasters, natural or man-made, can require you to evacuate. Examples include a flood, civil unrest, a chemical spill, or a house fire. It often takes days or more before you can return. Even when evacuation is not required, many disasters knock out basic services like power, water, and communications for several days.

A go-bag or 72-hour kit helps you meet basic needs immediately after a disaster. A go-bag or 72-hour kit must be tailored to each family and updated as your family situation changes.

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Beginning Food + Water Storage

While many of us may not experience a natural disaster in our lives, there are still many reasons to prepare now with emergency food and water storage. Loss of a job, economic crisis, dangerous weather conditions, and experiencing a homebound sickness are just some of them.

It can seem daunting to provide for your family in this way, but food storage blogger Valerie Albrechtsen breaks it down easily for us here:

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4 Ways to Kill Your Food Storage

Another great article from Misty Marsh.  Building a “home store” of food and other supplies isn’t easy: it requires a lot of time, effort, expense, and dedication.  It takes work.  I doubt that any of you want to waste the time and effort that you’ve put into building this supply.  Am I right?  Continue reading 4-ways-to-kill-your-food-storage

Self-Reliance: Emergency "Grab-and-Go" Binders

Misty Marsh is an emergency preparation blogger in Utah. Here, she shares with us some tips and helpful printable documents to aid you as you build your family’s emergency binder.

I love the truth found in Doctrine and Covenants 38:30, where we learn that proper preparation can dispel fear. This truth applies to spiritual, emotional, and financial preparation, as well as emergency preparation. But I also love that in Doctrine and Covenants 10:4 God teaches us to not run faster or labor more than we have strength or means.

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Self Reliance: Beginning Food + Water Storage

While many of us may not experience a natural disaster in our lives, there are still many reasons to prepare now with emergency food and water storage. Loss of a job, economic crisis, dangerous weather conditions, and experiencing a homebound sickness are just some of them.

It can seem daunting to provide for your family in this way, but food storage blogger Valerie Albrechtsen breaks it down easily for us here:

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What Would You Grab If Your House Was On Fire?

Answering this question is an interesting exercise in minimalist living, and highlights the things we need and cherish over the stuff we store and collect. 

To make this exercise interesting, let’s consider two possible scenarios: First, you have five minutes to grab something and go. Second, you have 24 hours notice to plan and prepare.

I’ll share my list, but I’m more interested in what you would save from the fiery flames.

Scenario One: You have FIVE minutes notice.

People (and fur people) first, then things are my priority. After knowing my daughter, husband, and doggie are safe, I’d grab these hard-to-replace items and run:

• Wallet
• Passport
• Cell phone
• Computer back-up drive
• Car keys

I’d also grab my shoes and a coat. You need shoes to run, right?

Scenario Two: You have 24 hours to prepare.

The more time you have, the more stuff you can pack and rescue, so you’d need to avoid greed and pack just what you need! Time to prioritize, people!

• Everything above.
• My Home inventory.
• Home insurance policy.
• Irreplaceable items: photo albums, keepsakes.
• Primary documents: ID, birth certificate, key financial data. Yep, all the stuff you should keep in your safe deposit box. Note: Carl lost his wallet in his family house fire — it took the better part of a year to replace all the pieces.
• Secondary documents: financial statements, other records.
• Keys to everything, including my safe deposit box.
• Clothing on my essential clothing list packed neatly in a carry-on suitcase.
• Items often uninsured in a policy: camera gear, jewelry, maybe a bike.

I’d likely pack a little food and water in case the whole area was set ablaze, and thank my lucky stars to have more than a moment’s notice to evacuate.

Tactics for keeping important stuff safe.

I asked Carl to share his happy approach to a doomsday scenario. Being a practical guy, here’s what he suggests:

1. Go digital. Backup all digital data and keep an off-site or cloud copy. Keep a list of all passwords somewhere secure.

2. Safe deposit. For under a $100 a year get smart by renting a safe deposit box at your favorite financial institution. Store important documents in this box, and keep copies at home. Carl suggests keeping digital copies of all personal data, burning copies to two DVDs or USB Flash Drives, and storing the lot in your safe box as well. Also, make sure you have access to your emergency fund — you may need to access those funds to recover from the event.

3. Grab-and-Go Box. Keep a grab-and-go box with your essentials ready to go at a moment’s notice. The Motley Fool explains how to ‘construct your command central’ in this tutorial.

4. Offsite storage? If you live in a high risk area, store some of your lesser-used-treasures elsewhere. A friend of ours keeps a box of photos at work during fire season.

5. Keep a home inventory. Perfect for proving to an insurer that you owned everything on your claim. A home inventory can also jog your memory by helping you remember lesser-seen stuff. After a fire or disaster it can be VERY hard to remember everything in your closet or DVD collection.

This article comes from Home and Garden Magazine.