Tuesday, February 24, 2009

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two Week 7

Our Church Leaders have asked us to make a concerted effort to obtain our year’s supply of food and other essentials. Here are suggestions for a 52 week plan to help us all achieve this. Amounts given are for two people. Adjust the quantities you purchase for the number of family members in your home. The items will change weekly, so keep up with us and take the challenge to become Prepared.


Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge Of The Week:

Food Storage Purchase 6 lbs. Jam

Extra Item Purchase 20 lbs. Oats

72 Hour Kit Flashlight and AM/FM radio with extra batteries


Family Preparation Clear brush, debris, and trim trees 30 feet around your home.


Spiritual Preparedness Memorize at least one verse of hymn #131, More Holiness Give Me.

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two Week 6

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge of the Week:

Food Storage Purchase 8 Cans of Vegetables

Extra Item Purchase 30 lbs. Rice

72 Hour Kit Food for 72 hours: non-perishable and easy prep.


Family Preparation Make sure your house number is large and visible for Emergency Responders to see easily.
Make sure all family members know their address and directions to get there.


Spiritual Preparedness Read Ether 12:6 and consider one area in life where you can increase your faith.

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two Week 5

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge Of The Week:

Food Storage Purchase 8 Cans of Fruit

Extra Item Purchase 8 Rolls of toilet paper (1 per week)

72 Hour Kit Outer gear- correct for the season. Winter coat, rain gear, hat and gloves per person.


Family Preparation Pick two meeting places: Have A Plan!
1. A place near your home in case of fire.
2. A place outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home after a disaster.
Choose an OUT OF STATE friend as a “Check in Contact” for everyone to call.

Spiritual Preparedness Enjoy the blessings of General Conference. Watch all the sessions.

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two Week 4

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge Of The Week:
Food Storage Purchase 30 lbs. Wheat or other grain
Extra Item Purchase 8 lbs. salt
72 Hour Kit Flashlight with extra batteries

Family Preparation
Fire prevention: Test smoke detectors weekly. Change batteries every six months (General Conference time). Date batteries- Smoke detectors should be on each floor and outside each floor.
Spiritual Preparedness
Make a commitment to study the Gospel Doctrine lesson to prepare for Sunday School Class.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two Week 3

52 Weeks to Family Preparedness for Two

Week 3

Food Storage and Preparedness Challenge Of The Week:
Food Storage Purchase 8 Cans of Fruit

Extra Item Purchase 8 Rolls of toilet paper (1 per week)

72 Hour Kit Outer gear- correct for the season. Winter coat, rain gear, hat and gloves per person.

Family Preparation
Pick two meeting places: Have A Plan!
1. A place near your home in case of fire.
2. A place outside your neighborhood in case you cannot return home after a disaster. Choose an OUT OF STATE friend as a “Check in Contact” for everyone to call.

Spiritual Preparedness
Enjoy the blessings of General Conference. Read the Ensign.