Thursday, December 30, 2010

December 2010

Let review our discussions over the last 12 months

JANUARYShelter / Warmth
  This month we learned various ways to keep warm and how to turn off gas, electric, water to our homes.
FEBRUARYCommunications
  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.
MARCHHygiene and Sanitation
  This month we learned various ways to keep things clean with a sanitation kit and personal hygiene kits.        
APRILEmergency Kits
  This month we learned the importance of and the contents of a 72 hour emergency kit for each family member.
MAYWater
  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.
JUNEFirst Aid
  This month we learned about first aid kits and importance of first aid skills.
JULYLight
  This month we learned the importance having emergency lighting. We reviewed the various types of lights including flashlights, oil lamps, candles and generators.
AUGUSTCar 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.
SEPTEMBERHeating/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.
OCTOBERFood 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.          
NOVEMBERFinancial/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.  

DECEMBERReview 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!