Preparedness Checklist

Be Prepared

“While it is sincerely hoped that members do not get caught up in any hysteria 

or obsessive preparations for disasters, the Church continues its long-standing 

practice of encouraging members to be self-reliant and reasonably prepared.”

 Bishop H. David Burton, Presiding Bishop, “Conversation,” Ensign, Sept. 1999, 78.

PROVIDENT LIVING

“Many more people could ride out the storm-tossed waves in their economic lives if they had their year’s supply of food… and were debt-free. Today we find that many have followed this counsel in reverse: They have at least

a year’s supply of debt and are food free.”     -Pres. Thomas S. Monson

A great check list to see if your family is adequately prepared.

Do you:

•   save some money, if only a few coins each paycheck?
•   regularly put into home storage a few storable items (such as canned, packaged or frozen foods)
•  your family typically eats and uses?

Have you started a supply of:

•   foods your family regularly eats? (one week worth)
• foods you regularly eat? (3 month) (which could include: canned, frozen, boxed, or bottled foods)
• basic grains? (which could include any of the following: wheat, flour, rice, rolled oats, dried corn/meal, pearled barley, or other cereal grains or pasta)
• legumes? (which could include any of the following beans dry or canned: soy, pinto, kidney, lima, red, navy, black or black-eyed or peas, lentils, and peanuts)
• powdered or canned milk? (which could include: soy, rice, etc.)
• salt?
• sugar? (which could also include: brown sugar, powdered sugar, honey, molasses, jams or preserves, powdered fruit drink, flavored gelatin or sugar substitutes)
• essential fats (such as: oils, shortening, butter, margarine, and mayonnaise, peanut butter, salad dressings)?
• water stored that is safe to drink?
• additional water for bathing, brushing teeth, and dish washing?
• soaps/cleaners? (which could include: shampoos, bar soaps, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, cleanser, disinfectants, bleach).
• Have you started a supply of sanitary supplies? (which could include: toilet paper, diapers, wet wipes, feminine hygiene, paper towels,).
• extra toothpaste, deodorant, or other personal supplies?

Do you:

• grow a vegetable garden?
• have fruit trees, berry bushes, grapevines or other fruit growing in your yard?
• know how to preserve and store your garden produce?

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

Do you have (a/an):

•   72 kit for everyone in family?
• Adequate insurance coverage?
• Smoke detectors installed and working?
• Supply of non-prescription drugs (aspirin, anti-diarrhea medicine, etc.)?
• Easy access to needed Rx drugs?
• Easy access to some sort of make shift toilet in case sewage lines are disrupted?
• Knowledge of how to dispose of waste in emergency situation?
• Battery powered radio?
• Half a tank of fuel in car at all times?
• Medications and food packed for pets in case of evacuation?
• Easy access and knowledge of all your family members’ blood types?
• Regular earthquake and fire drills?
• A fire extinguisher near kitchen?
• Knowledge of what to do in case of gas leak?
• Emergency items stored in multiple areas in case you cannot access one area?
• Emergency water filter?
• Generator?
• Emergency supply of batteries, candles and matches?
• Alternative cooking source and /or heating source?
• Knowledge of what to do if caught in winter storm, high winds, lightening, wild land fire?
• Valuables (passports, photos, documents) in easily accessible place?
• A flashlight next to your bed at all times?
• First aid kit?

 

Has your family:

           

• Decided on a place to meet in case you can’t return home?
• Decided on a place to meet right outside your home in case of sudden emergency?
• Posted emergency telephone numbers by phone?
• Discussed best escape routes from home (2 ways from each room)?
• Decided on an ICE number (an In Case of Emergency out of area contact) in case phone lines are tied up?

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