Inch By Inch Preparedness

The best food storage … is in sealed cans and bottles in the homes of our people. What a gratifying thing it is to see cans of wheat and rice and beans under the beds or in the pantries of women who have taken welfare responsibility into their own hands. Such food may not be tasty, but it will be nourishing if it has to be used. Gordon B. Hinckley

Family Preparedness:

Go over your families medical coverage and insurances (medical, home, and car.) Make sure you have what you need. Make sure you have all of your information in a place where you can find it easily if you need to. Make any changes or adjustments to fit the needs of your family and situation.

Emergency Preparedness:

Today, check y our sources of alternate lighting. Regardless of the season, power outages could happen at any time. make sure you have matches or a full lighter in the same place as your candles. Make sure you have them easily accessible if the power goes out. Also check your lanterns, for whatever kinds you may have, and make sure you have fuel stored properly and close by. There is nothing more frustrating than going to grab a candle in the dark, only to find that you don’t have a match anywhere in the house. Buy a box of wooden ones and have them close.

Thrift Thoughts:

Make a detailed list of everything that is in your 72 hour kits, and another list of everything you want to add to your kits. this way when things are on sale, it will be fresh on your mind because you have that list, and you will save money by being prepared. Fine some small item that you could add to your kits, such as an emergency blanket. They are inexpensive, but a huge blessing in time of need.

Food Preparedness:

Take some time with your family to make a list of your favorite meals. Then make a list of all the items you would need to prepared each meal. This may take some time, but worth it when you are compiling a food storage list for your 3 month supply. Watch for the sales in the stores and if you find anything that is on your list, get more than one. Buy a few and put the extras on your storage shelf. Keep this mental list in your mind at all times, so you can watch for items on sale.

Happy and Healthy Prepping

Davilyn