Building your Ark *Ditty Bag

Ditty Bag

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(Car bag-for life’s little emergencies)
Submitted by Karen Tolman

Blast Match or flint and steel
Bags (large trash, gallon ziploc)
Breath Mints
Chapstick
Comb/brush/hair ties
Consecrated Oil w/blessing card
Cord (50 ft)
Deodorant
Duct Tape (10 yards)
Emergency Blanket
Feminine Hygiene Products

Fire Starter
First Aid Kit+(moleskin, Benadryl, Neosporin)
Flashlight-LED w/ extra batteries
Handyman tool w/ knife
Keys, (house, cars, work)
Kleenex
Light stick (12 hr)
Lint Brush, travel size
Lotion

Measuring Tape
Money ($10 small bills)
Nail clippers/nail file/polish
Pain Reliever (24 tablets)
Pandemic(gloves, mask, sanitizer)
Pencil and Small Pad of Paper
Power Bar

Screwdriver w/4 tips
Sewing Kit w/scissors
Shoelaces
Shout Wipes (for spills on shirt)
Toothbrush/paste/ mouthwash/floss
Velcro buttons
Washcloth
Waterproof Matches
Whistle/Compass/Thermometer
Wipes
Wire, bendable

Building your Ark *FUEL FACTS

FUEL FACTS

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CANDLES: Store candles in a cool area. Store at least 3 candles per day
¾” x 4” burns @ 2:20 hours; 7/8” x 4” burns @ 5 hours; 2”x 9” burns @ 75 hours
CANNED HEAT: Stores easily and can be used indoors. A 7-ounce can burns about 1-1/2 hours. It will evaporate over long periods of time, especially if stored in heat.
CHARCOAL: Use for outdoor cooking only. Stores indefinitely if kept dry. Use good quality like Kingsford for easier lighting and better burn time. When used in an applebox oven, use 1 briquette for every 35° burns for about 35 minutes. For Dutch oven cooking, use the oven size in inches plus 3 briquettes on top and the oven size in inches minus 3 briquettes on the bottom for 350-375 degrees. 1 hour per day baking in applebox oven = 22 - #18 lb bags charcoal.
COOKING OIL: Emergency candles can be made from oil. Take a piece of string, lay one end in cooking oil and allow the other end to hang over the edge of jar. Light the dry end. Use 7-8 stings for more light. These are very smoky, emergency use only.
FLASHLIGHTS: 2-battery flashlight with new batteries will work for @ 6 hours. Store in a cool area. Don’t store batteries in flashlights. Store extra batteries and bulbs. Some headlamps last for up to 200 hours on 3-AAA batteries. Crank flashlight last about 30 minutes on 1 min. cranking, okay light. Shake flashlights not recommended, very dim.
GASOLINE: Only outdoor use. For use with generators, use a lot of fuel. Stores 1 year in tightly sealed container, longer with additive, keep in cool place. Limits on storing.
KEROSENE: With 1” wick, a kerosene lantern will burn for 45 hours on 1 quart. Burning 5 hours each day the following amounts of kerosene would be used: @1 quart per week, 3 ½ qts. per month, 10 gallons per year. It can be used indoors. Dangerous to store. Refuel and light outside to avoid smell. Only store high-quality 1K kerosene. Store outside/shed only in shade. Stores 1-2 years unless using additive like Pri-G 10-20 year extension or Stabil that o 2-5 years. 100 gallons of Kerosene will run a heater for a year.
LAMP OIL: Petroleum based. For hurricane type lamps. Odorless/smokefree, 10 hours per ounce burn time or 640 hours/128 days for ½ gallon. Stores indefinitely in house or garage. Lamp oil should be ½” below top of neck and not less that 2” below while using. Wick should not be visible above the dome while burning. If it’s too high it will cause smoke. 2 gallons = 1 year per lamp. Store extra wicks and lamps if possible. (Walmart)
NEWSPAPER LOGS: Four logs burn approximately 1 hour and produce heat comparable to the same amount of wood on pound-per-pound basis.
PROPANE: Outdoor use only unless appliance has ODS (oxygen depletion sensor). Stores indefinitely. Store outdoors in shade in upright position. Propane containers must be recertified every 10 years. Small cylinder will burn about 2 ½ hours. Can be used for lanterns, stoves, and heaters. Small tanks $3+ each.
WHITE GAS: Costly and only outdoor use. 38 gallons = 5 hrs a day, 2 mantel lantern,
91 gal= 4 hours 2 burner stove per day.
WOOD: Stores many years. Hardwood burns longer. 2-10 cords for winter warmth/cooking.

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness Level 4

LEVEL FOUR (GIVERS)

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LEVEL FOUR (GIVERS)
Food:
2+ Year Supply of Food
Food to Share (givers)
Fishing Supplies
Chickens and Beehives

Water:
High-End Water Filter (SSW)
Extra Filters
Way to Save and Store Rainwater

Clothes:
1-Pair Sturdy Insulated Boots
1 pr. Long Underwear
4 pairs warm socks
Bigger Kids Clothes
Extra work clothes
Church clothes
Temple/Baptism Clothes
Foam Clothes

Shelter:
Cot
Shower/Bathroom enclosure
Cooking Tent
Backpack
Camping Chairs/Tables
Tarps / Parachute Cord

Sanitation:
Toilet Seat
No-Electric washer
Clothes Wringer
Rinse Tub
Solar Shower
Mouthwash

Tools:
Nuts and Bolts
WD-40
Wood Glue
Lumber
Hand Drill, Assorted Tools
Snow Shovel
Bungee Straps
Chainsaw/chain/oil
Chisel/wedge
Vice Grips
2 man Wood Saw

Communication:
Mobile Ham Radio
Antenna/ Alternative Power
Lighting:
Garden Solar Lights

Personal/Protecton:
Wind-up Clock
Mosquito Netting
Binoculars/Night Vision
Silver and Gold Coins
Guns, ammo, tactical training

Cooking Supplies:
Mixing Bowls
Muffin Pans
Boning Knife
Cast Iron Cook Set
Cheesecloth
Cheese Culture
Large Kettle
Fire Grate
Pressure Cooker (stovetop)
Electric Grinder

Fuel:
Gasoline w/ additive (Sta-bil)
Fuel pump
Matchless lighter
Solar Panel/ battery/inverter
Metal Bucket (burning ashes)
Generator/fuel

Entertainment:
Home School Curriculum
How to Books
Gardening:
Perennial flower seeds
Seed Starter/Styrofoam cups
Soil Testing Equipment
Watering can
Wheelbarrow/wagon
Tomato cages/stakes
Rototiller / fuel
Garden Books
Solar Greenhouse

Sewing:
Iron-On Patches
Patterns
Lots of Material
Sewing Machine
Zippers, buttons, etc.
Transportation:
Bicycle
Tire Repair Kit
Spare Parts and Pump

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness Level 3

LEVEL THREE

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LEVEL THREE

Food:

Fruits/ Vegetables/Meats

Things to make complete meals

Water:

2-55 gallons drum per person

Coffee Filters (300)

Clothes:

1-Pair Sturdy Boots

1 pr. Long Underwear

Rain Parka/Pants

Warm Coat

Winter Gloves

Shelter

3-4 Season Tent

Shower/Bathroom Enclosure

Good, Long, Tent Stakes

Sleeping Pads

Wool Blanket

Heavy Tarp

Sanitation:

Washboard

Wash Tub

Clothes Pins

Shampoo/Conditioner (12 mos)

Paper Towels (9)

Powdered Lime for toilets

4-Kleenix

Barber Scissors

24-Disposable Razors

8 prs-Heavy Rubber Gloves

Tools:

2-Rolls 6 ml.Thick Black Plastic

Mouse Traps

Nails/Screws (assorted)

Wire and Cutter

Pliers, assorted

Screwdrivers

Hatchet/Axe / Sharpener

Wood Saw & extra blades

Medical:

Nutri-biotic (natural antibiotic)

Insect Repellant

Sunglasses

Iodine Tablets (nuclear)

Communication:

Ham Radio License

Ham Radio

Lighting:

Headlamp and batteries

Recharge batteries and solar charger

Second Lantern and extra parts

Lantern fuel for 1 year

Personal/Protection:

1-3 months of money in reserve

Shot Gun and lots of ammo

Gun cleaning equipment

Cooking Supplies:

Lg/Sm Saucepan w/ Lid

Griddle

Hand Grain Grinder

Cooking spoons,

Paper Products(plates/bowls/cups/et)

12-Scrub pads

300-Ziploc Bags (sm/lg)

2-Bread Loaf Pans

2-Cookie Sheets

Tea Pot (metal)

Canner and canning supplies

100-Canning Jars

Solar Oven / dark casserole pots

Fuel:

Charcoal 22 bags (1 year)

Heater

Lantern/Heater Fuel-9 months

Entertainment:

Games, assorted

Reading Books

Balls, assorted

Gardening:

Herb and Non-Hybrid Seeds

Hoe/Rake

Fertilizer (Miracle Gro)

Insecticide

Sprayer (pump-2 gal)

Protection

Self-Defense training

Place of Refuge (Stake Cente

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness Level Two

LEVEL TWO

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LEVEL TWO (home or mobile)
Food: (12 mos. long term)
400 lbs. Grains
60 lb. Beans
Milk/Oil/Salt/Yeast
Bucket Opener

Water:
1-55 gallon per person
5-gallon jug w/faucet
Pump
Bung wrench

Clothes:
3-Pants/sweats
4-Shirts (2 long sleeve)
1- sturdy shoes
5 pairs socks
5-underwear/bra
Windproof Warm Jacket
Hat and Gloves
Pajamas
Bathing Suit
Shelter
Good Sleeping Bag (0°)
Good Tarp or heavy plastic sheeting
Good Poncho

Sanitation:
Portable Toilet w/Lid
Compacter Trash Bags (300)
Heavy plastic gloves-3 prs.
36-rolls Toilet Paper
9 mos. Tampons/Pads
2 qts Anti-Bacterial Soap
9 mos. Laundry Supplies
Lg. Trash Bags (200)
Clothesline
Dish soap/ 9 sponges/towels
2-washclothes, 1 towel
Broom/dustpan

Medical:
9 months of daily medications
Birth Control (12 mos)
Spare glasses
Disposal Gloves/Masks
Cotton Swabs/Pads

Communication:
Emergency Radio / batteries
Walkie Talkies (FRS/GMRS)
Compass/Map of Local Area

Tools:
1-Roll 6 ml. Thick Plastic
1-Staple gun w/ staples
Hammer / Nails (asst. sizes)
Rope/Twine

Lighting:
Lantern or Oil Lamp and Wicks
Matches for 90 day
Candles/holders and matches

Personal:
Fire Extinguisher
Safety Glasses
($300 in small/medium bills)
Debts paid 0ff
Cooking Supplies:
Rocket or camping stove
Skillet/Large Pot
Mixing Bowl/cups/spoons
Stirring spoons/Spatulas
Bowl/Plate/Fork/Knife
Wire Whisk
Strainer / 4-Rubber Gloves
3-Can Opener
9 Sponges/4 Hand towels/Hot Pads
2-Dishwashing Liquid

Fuel:
Stove/Lamp Fuel – 3 months
Charcoal (22 bags)
Matches (5 boxes)
Firestarters
Entertainment:
Card Game Book
Pencils/sharpener/paper
Dominos

Sewing:
Safety Pins, asst. sizes (50)
Lotion (Lg. bottle)
Nail File
Insect Repellent

Protection:
Insurance; will or trust
Identity and Computer protection
Ward Block Units

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness LEVEL 1

LEVEL ONEPresented by Debbie Kent

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LEVEL ONE (home)

Food: 90 Day Supply
Water:14 gallons (need to be refilled)
Water Bottle w/filter
Clothes: (in case of evacuation)
1-Pants
2-Shirts
Tennis Shoes
2 pairs socks
2-underwear/bra
Sweatshirt
Beanie
Shelter (in house)
Blankets
Large Trash bag/cheap poncho

Sanitation:
Bucket (for carrying waste)
Trash Bags (45-90)
12-rolls Toilet Paper
3 mos. Tampons/Pads
Anti-Bacterial Soap
Liquid Laundry Soap
Bleach-1 gal
Bucket/Plunger
Paper Towels (3)
Trash Bags (45)
Dish Soap, sponges, towels

Medical:
90 days of daily medications
Pain reliever
Spare glasses
Disposal Gloves
Masks
Bleach
Communication:
Corded Phone
Cell phone battery charger
Whistle

Tools:
2-Duct Tape
Pry bar
Wrench (turn off gas)
Work gloves
Shovel
1-Roll 6 ml. plastic (Lowes)
Lighting:
Lightstick (12 hour)
Flashlight
Tea candles (100)
Matches for 90 days

Personal:
Spare Keys to all your locks
Watch
Cash ($30, small bills)
Chapstick
Comb/Brush/hair tie
Toothbrush/Paste
Deodorant
Fingernail clippers
Cooking Supplies:
Bowl/Spoon/Cup
Paring Knife
Can Opener
Utensils

Fuel:
Batteries
Firewood and newspapers
Matches (box 250)
Entertainment:
Cards
Pencil/Crayons/Paper
Little Toys
Scriptures

Sewing:
Needle/ Thread
Scissors
Protection:
Keep commandments
Follow Spirit
Family/neighborhood support

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness

Areas of Preparedness

Presented by Debbie Kent

http://www.peaceofpreparedness.com/

Documents: Put your important papers, records and documents in folder that can grabbed and taken with you. (Keeping this in freezer will protect in case of fire)
(Don’t forget your temple recommend-last minute).
Bank Account Numbers Passports
Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates Social Security Numbers
Charge Card Accounts and Contact Numbers Stocks and Bonds
Deeds, Contracts, and Loan Wills
House and Life Insurance Policies Baptism/Priesthood Cert.
Family History-memory stick Car Titles
Phone numbers/address of family/friends Photos-on CD/memory stick)

Pets/Livestock: Pets are a great source of comfort for people. Dogs can be useful for protecting and warning, cats can be useful to keep the rodents in check. Be prepared to either have enough food/water for them and a place to keep them secured or to have run wild (pack dangers) or die. Plan for 3-12 months of food, 3 months of water. Have livestock? You will need food and water for them also.
Entertainment: When disaster strikes and the power goes out life changes. No more TV, movies or computer games for the kids. You will need things to keep little ones busy and old ones spirits up. Just a few ideas: cards, rubics cube, cars or dolls, balls, games (store in Ziploc bags w/directions, marbles, jacks, Lincoln logs, legos, paper dolls, coloring books/colored pencils/sharpener, dominos, chess/checkers, also things like: books, puzzles and trivia games. Store things that your family will enjoy.

Transportation: You should always keep car supplies in your car. Things like: a jack, jumper cables, tire pressure gauge, tire sealer, flashlight, rag, small compressor, fuses, antifreeze, oil, wrench, screwdriver, flares, and even a tow strap, etc. and know who to use them. You never know when you or someone else will need them. I also have included the contents of our ditty boxes (odds and ends for survival and practical uses all in one container).

Baby: This is probably one of the most difficult categories. They grow so quickly, yet you need to store supplies for them. These need to be rotated the most. Disposable diapers are expensive and bulky to store but you will probably want to have on hand at least 30 days worth ($36 Costco) in addition to cloth diapers and covers (don’t forget the bleach to wash) for long term.
4-36 Outfits (assorted sizes) Wipes (3-12 mos. worth)
Disposable Diapers (100-1200) asst. sizes Diaper Ointment
Formula (1-12 months) Bottles / Pacifiers
Blanket Cloth Diapers/Covers
Bleach Baby medications
Chewy Toys Sippy Cup