JANUARY – Shelter / Warmth
This month we learned various ways to keep warm and how to turn off gas, electric, water to our homes.
FEBRUARY – Communications
This month we learned about a Family Emergency Communication Plan and how it works to reach family members. The use of radios and cell phones were also discussed.
MARCH – Hygiene and Sanitation
This month we learned various ways to keep things clean with a sanitation kit and personal hygiene kits.
This month we learned various ways to keep things clean with a sanitation kit and personal hygiene kits.
APRIL – Emergency Kits
This month we learned the importance of and the contents of a 72 hour emergency kit for each family member.
This month we learned the importance of and the contents of a 72 hour emergency kit for each family member.
MAY – Water
This month we learned the importance of storing water correctly. Remember, we have been asked to store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day for 2 weeks.
JUNE – First Aid
This month we learned about first aid kits and importance of first aid skills.
JULY – Light
This month we learned the importance having emergency lighting. We reviewed the various types of lights including flashlights, oil lamps, candles and generators.
AUGUST – Car Preparation
Since we all spend a lot of time driving, this month we learned the importance of having a car survival kit as well as a car emergency tool kit.
Since we all spend a lot of time driving, this month we learned the importance of having a car survival kit as well as a car emergency tool kit.
SEPTEMBER – Heating/Cooking
This month we learned the importance of cooking without electricity. Alternative cooking methods such as barbeque grills, camp stoves, Dutch ovens and portable can cooking devices were reviewed.
This month we learned the importance of cooking without electricity. Alternative cooking methods such as barbeque grills, camp stoves, Dutch ovens and portable can cooking devices were reviewed.
OCTOBER – Food Storage
This month, we reviewed what the Church recommends for food storage. A three month supply should be our first priority and then build to a long term supply.
This month, we reviewed what the Church recommends for food storage. A three month supply should be our first priority and then build to a long term supply.
NOVEMBER – Financial/Important Papers
This month we talked on how to prepare our important documents for quick access during an emergency. It is also very important to have a plan to get out of debt and have an emergency fund to draw from.
DECEMBER – Review our preparedness status
This is the month that we review our preparedness and now work on those items that need attention in our homes. Thank you for your efforts!
DECEMBER – Review our preparedness status
This is the month that we review our preparedness and now work on those items that need attention in our homes. Thank you for your efforts!
