Were definitely feeling fall in the air! This is a wonderful time of year. Another month has gone by and we are looking forward to another preparedness challenge. Last month the challenge was to find or purchase backpacks for each member of your family in preparation for gathering our 72 hour kits. This month purchase bottled water, and get enough so you have one gallon of water per person per day. Consider the size you purchase carefully. A large container may be less expensive, but you will have to carry it wherever you go even if it has only a little bit still in it. Smaller bottles may be easier, depending on the needs you may have.
A 72-hour emergency survival kit is just that – a kit with a 3-day supply of food, water (and other useful items).
The reasoning for 72-hours (why not just 24 or 48, etc?) is the likelihood that 3
days is generally enough time under the circumstances to get from point-A to point-B. It’s an interim solution to the problem of survival.
Think about where you may want to store them in the event of an emergency. Some may want to keep them in the car, a great idea should you have delays of any kind on the road.
Looking ahead:
- October will be honey month. It comes in 12 lb. buckets (1 gallon) for $35 per bucket. If you would like some, place your order with me along with payment by October 20. I will pick it up the last week of October.
- October and November will also be the food portion of our 72-hour kits. I will post optional food lists for you to use, taking into account the individual needs of your family members.
As members of the Church, we know that it is our responsibility to provide for ourselves and our families both in good times and in bad. Part of fulfilling that obligation is making preparations now to face whatever challenges may come our way. We have been taught for many years to be prepared for adversity (see D&C 38:30).
“We do live in turbulent times. Often the future is unknown; therefore, it behooves us to prepare for uncertainties.”
Pres Monson (“If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear,” Oct. 2004)
Shanna
