Compiled

Are there any people who have not completely compiled their 72 hour kits?
If so what are you missing?

I think with all the things happening this month, we may not get to have an activity.
So let me know and I will help on an individual basis to make sure people's kits are complete.

I hope you are thinking about your year supply of food. Start thinking about the meals you eat and starting making lists to get an idea as to what you and your family eat on a day to day basis. It is okay if they are meals that don't seem like food storage type meals. I just want to get you thinking about what you eat.

Good luck everyone!
Dianna

April Goal

This month's goal is to compile our 72-hour kits. We want to have an activity to assist in this effort. Also I will try to watch the sales and post when there are good deals on items one would need for their 72 hour kit. If you see a deal and I miss it, just post it as a comment for all to see. Lets all be as informed as possible. I love a good deal, and I try to never buy things at full price!

Cannery Trip and Canning Session

I was curious to know if anyone wanted to do a trip to the cannery this Wednesday?

Also I was wondering if anyone would be up for doing some pressure canning this weekend?

Dave and I plan on doing this during conference. We also plan on watching conference while it heats and cools. (You're more than welcome to watch with us!)

If you are interested call me, email me, or post a comment, just let me know!

Thanks everyone!
Dianna Crest

April Activity

We would like to have an April Relief Society activity where we compile 72-hour kits.
If we do this, what would you want to see in the kit we compile at church and what are somethings you would be willing to do on your own? Also comparing all of the lists that we have seen for 72-hour kits what seem to be the most important items (to you)?

We would love feedback so we can gauge on how the activity should go and what its ultimate goal should be.

72-Hour Kit from past Church Activity

This is what I found.--However these were left in the church building for a while so some things may have been removed.

2 rolls toilet paper
all purpose first aid kit
2 emergency ponchos
6 bottles of water
2 cans of soup (4 servings total)
bottle of ibuprofen
18 oz jar of peanut butter
box of matches
6 Nature Valley Bars
6 sets of silverware
small bottle of insect repellent
40 sq ft of aluminum foil
flash light and batteries

For those who made them in the past, does this look accurate? Or is there something you remember that is missing from this list.

Got the Idea?

Now that we are starting to get a general idea about what and why 72-hour kits are important we need to start thinking about how we are going to make them. My understanding is that a few years ago the ward had an activity where 72-hour kits were made. Does anyone remember this? How did it work? Where there stations? Was everything provided for you including things like bags, first aid kits? Did you have to pay for a kit, if so how much? If anyone can answer these questions please do so, either call me or just post it as a comment on the blog. I got a hold of one of the kits and plan on seeing what exactly was in them. I'll post what I find.

Another Example of a 72-Hour Kit

The 72-Hour Emergency Kit should be individually tailored to meet the basic survival needs of your family for three days to a week. Most families prefer to store their emergency supplies in one location that is relatively safe, yet easily accessible if evacuation is required. Items may be stored in a 32-gallon trash can, suitcase, duffle bag, backpack, footlocker, or individual pack.

-Emergency Needs-
Battery Powered Radio
First Aid Kit & Manual
Sleeping Bags & Blankets (wool & thermal)
Manual Can Opener
Waterproof/Windproof Matches
Non-Perishable Foods
Flashlight
Water Storage (1 gal./day)
Water purification tablets
Utility Knife
Emergency Candles
Extra Eyeglasses/Contact Lenses
Essential Medications
Extra Clothing
Suggested non-perishable food items: Ready-to-eat goods in unbreakable containers, canned meats, juice, fruits & vegetables, powdered milk, infant care foods, crackers, peanut butter, freeze-dried & dehydrated goods.

-Sanitation Kit-
Plastic Bucket w/Tightly Fitted Lid
Plastic Bags & Ties
Disinfectant
Improvised Toilet Seat
Paper Cups & Plates
Personal Toiletries
Baby Supplies
Aluminum Foil
Paper Towels
Personal Hygienic Needs
Plastic Utensils
Soap

-Other Emergency Needs-
Pen & Paper
Money
Address & Phone Numbers
Work Gloves
Basic Tools

-Standard First Aid Kit-
First Aid Manual
Aspirin or Pain Relievers
Laxatives
Rubbing Alcohol
Diarrhea Medicine
Petroleum Jelly
Soap
Salt
Gauze
Band-aid
Triangular Bandage (36"x36"x52")
Elastic Bandage
Cotton Balls
Cotton Swabs
Safety Pins
Scissors
Thermometer
Sanitary Napkins (Pressure Dressing)
Disposable Diapers (Dressing/ Splint/Padding)
Micropore Adhesive, Paper Tape
Matches
Needles
Tweezers
Small Splints, Popsicle Sticks
Heavy String
Syrup of Ipecac
Individual Medical Needs
Baking Soda (1/2 tsp. soda + 1 tsp. salt + 1 qt. water for shock)

-Car Survival Kit-
Always Maintain at Least 1/2 Tank of Gas
First Aid Kit & Manual
Class ABC Fire Extinguisher
Radio & Batteries
Non-Perishable Food Stored in Can
Bottled Water
Bag of Sand, Shovel & Tools
Blankets or Sleeping Bags
Sundry Kit, Paper & Pencil, Map, Tissues, Premoistened Towels, Plastic Bags, Essential Medications
Flashlights & Batteries
Reflectors & Flares
Waterproof Matches & Candles
Jumper Cables
Short Rubber Hose for Siphoning
Shovel

-Make Copies of All Legal Papers-
Marriage License
House Mortgage
Vacation Home / Property Ownership
Automotive Ownership
Motor Home Ownership
Wills
Jewelry Appraisals
Drivers Licenses
Trailers, Snowmobiles, Boat Ownerships
Insurance Policies
Bank Accounts