Emergency Preparedness and Food Storage Corner
Welcome again to our Preparedness Corner. Each month we feature preparedness tidbits and step by step ways to be better prepared for emergencies and to improve our homes with adequate food storage. This month will focus on Light.
JULY – Light
Purchase: 1. Flashlight (non-battery)
2. Oil Lamps
3. Canned candles (120 hour candles available)
4. Matches/lighters
Organize: Existing flashlights and batteries.
Learn: Safety with candles.
Notes on Light
Flashlights are the quickest and safest way to get light during an emergency. However batteries will become a problem (wears out or expires). It is better to store the batteries outside of the flashlight (see February 2010 Newsletter on battery storage). Non-battery flashlights are a must for quick dependable light. BoGo flashlights were recently purchased in our ward as a group buy and make an excellent emergency flashlight without worrying about fresh batteries. they can be purchased for about $25.00-$60.00. See the company website at: http://www.bogolight.com/productdetails.asp?productcode=bogogeneral .
Oil lamps are a little safer than open flame candles and provide a better light. The oil keeps very well. Candles in cans can be long lasting, inexpensive and are great for storage. They are the most dangerous and one must always be careful with open flames. Keep them away from flammables and do not use when there is a possibility of a gas leak. Light sticks are also a good for light and signaling and they can store well.
