I met a friend I hadn’t seen for a long time in the grocery store while I was scoping out the case lot sale. She thought she should buy some things to have on hand, but then she remembered she had purchased a case of something a while back and it was forgotten and past… Continue reading
Did you miss the fun event our stake had where you could taste different dishes that could be fixed with shelf-stable foods? It had some great ideas to help you get your short term storage in order. However, if you would like to see what was there you are in luck. We have someone in… Continue reading
For those who have or are ordering the soup mixes the stake is offering – These soups are not packaged for storing. Here is how to fix this so that you can store them for at least 10-15 years. First Choice: For each bag of soup you want to put away in storage, you will… Continue reading
Because of group orders for soup mix, many people have wondered about the best way to store these soup ingredients. By clicking on the link below, you can download a detailed explanation of different containers and ways to store dry foods.
Laws vary in different location regarding rainwater collection. Here in Utah, we are allowed 2 rain barrels per home. This means that you can’t “gang” multiple barrels. It is surprising how much water actually runs off your roof in a good storm. In an emergency you might be grateful to have the means of collecting… Continue reading
It is difficult to store a lot of water. It is heavy and takes up a lot of space. It is important to have a basic supply of water in storage though. You should have a minimum of one gallon per person per day for 3-5 days, and more is better if you can practically… Continue reading
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has recommended that people prepare over time, and not in a way that causes financial strain to their family. This is a simple approach to emergency preparedness for families on a budget. You will find links below to documents that can be downloaded.
While sanitation preparedness is often overlooked, in a crisis it can become a critical factor contributing to life or death. While the three issues for October 2019 contain much of the information on this topic, this supplement has some questions and idea that are good to consider.
Having the necessary medications, supplements, or other things we need to take care of our heath as well as first aid supplies for a crisis are on the list of 8 things that our area seventy have asked us to prepare. There is information in the 2019 preparedness guide about these things and staying healthy.… Continue reading