Because preparedness simplified is more achievable
Because preparedness simplified is more achievable
(Information below courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – NOAA) When a storm is forecast to impact your area, take action immediately to be ready. Ideally, longer-term preparedness actions such as having disaster supplies and an evacuation plan…
I’ve realized that I have spoiled myself with a variety of possibilities in my food storage – both food and recipes. Have you?
(Information below courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – NOAA) National Weather Service forecast products can tell you a lot about what is expected to happen with a storm, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds, and…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gives the Church Auditing Department time to give an auditing report in the general Church conference each April. Have you ever noticed the last sentence of the report? It has been the…
The document below was produced by the U. S. Department of Agriculture during World War I and was used through World War II. Attitudes of self-reliance sure have changed on all levels since then and not for the better, unfortunately.…
Teaching your family self-reliance and preparedness skills is a great activity for Home Evening. Many ideas and helps can be found at Ready Kids on Ready.gov. They include games, checklists, and other resources. “What If? For Kids” is another way…
(Information below courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – NOAA) The best time to prepare is before hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late. Get your disaster supplies…
Your pets need to be considered in your preparedness plans just like all your other family members. They need an emergency kit and a place to go during an emergency or disaster. Not all shelters will accept pets so plan…
(Information below courtesy of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – NOAA) Find out today what types of wind and water hazards could happen where you live. Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Impacts from wind and water can…
(Previously posted 19 March 2015) Here I go again! Preparedness is not just for emergencies! I was visiting my mother’s ward and noticed something in the ward bulletin titled “Do One Thing.” It was encouragement to do one small thing…