2009 Preparedness Plan
March Summary
(taken from Syracuse 6th Ward Plan)
Spiritual Goal:
Have Family and Personal Prayer.
Attend the
Emergency Preparedness Goal:
Place $20.00 in coin and small bills in your “cash stash”. You should have now
have $60.00.
Food Storage Goal:
Salt
Oils, Fats, Shortening
Aluminum foil, Plastic wrap
Fats and oils: The opinions on how much to store differs, the average suggestion is 25-30 lbs per person. You may want to store a variety of fats (usually solid) and oils (usually liquids). Store the fats that your family eats. Listed below is an example of combining your fats and oils to make 30 lbs:
Shortening: 4 lbs.
Peanut Butter: 4 lbs.
Vegetable oil: 2 gal.
Mayonaise: 3 qts.
Margarine/butter: 4 lbs.
Storage of Fats and Oils: Fat is essential in every diet. Store fats in sealed containers in cool, dry, dark places and rotate them frequently. Fats and oils go rancid even in a tightly closed container. They keep best at a temp below 60 degrees F. Commercial shortenings contain a product, which retards the rancid action, but still needs replacing every few months to keep them fresh. Some butter, like the ones we just purchased, have a shelf life of 20+ years.
Salts: It is recommended to store 5lbs per person. Storage life for salt is indefinite as long as it is not contaminated. Over time, iodized salt may turn yellow, but this is harmless and is still usable. Salt will absorb moisture and can cake up. It can be dried in the oven and then broken up with no harm done.
Uses for Salt: Salt may be used in drying to increase the storage time of some foods, such as fish. Salt and water brines may be used to prevent the growth of spoilage organisms in some foods. Excess salt may be washed away before the food is used. Other uses for salt are: salt and cold water can help remove blood stains. Salt can used as a gentle abrasive to clean sinks and counter tops. Sprinkle salt on spilled raw egg to make it clean up easier.
Challenge: Make a goal to always have the fuel tanks in all your vehicles at least half full of gas.
Family Home Evening Activity: Prepare a FHE lesson on keeping the Sabbath Day holy. Come up with ideas, as a family, of things to do on Sunday.
