Lesson 8: Noah had Clothing
Clothing is our own personal shelter. Think about it, if there is an earthquake or fire in the middle of the night, and you have to evacuate, you may have nothing but the clothes on your back. Will they be enough to protect you from winds, rain, snow or even severe heat until you can find or erect another shelter. When your body temperature drops to 96° hypothermia sets in. At that time your body and brain function at a slower rate. And what about you commuters, do you have comfortable clothes and shoes stored that you could change into if you needed to walk home? And what about future needs? Do you have clothes for growing children? Do you have supplies to mend and sew?
“Concerning clothing, we should anticipate future needs, such as extra work clothes and clothes that would supply warmth during winter months when there may be shortages or lack of heating fuel. Leather and bolts of cloth could be stored, particularly for families with younger children who will outgrow and perhaps outwear their present clothes. “The day will come, when, as we have been told, we shall all see the necessity of making our own shoes and clothing and raising our own food. …” (Discourses of Wilford Woodruff, p. 166.)
Level One: (72 hour kit) 1 change of clothes; underwear; socks; shoes; a light jacket; work gloves and a bandana.
Level Two: 3 more changes of clothes, underwear and socks; sturdy shoes; a hat, some warm gloves, and heavier coat; pajamas, bathing suit.
Level Three: Warm Clothes (clothes that would protect you from the elements if you weren’t in a warm house); warm coat, hat, gloves, socks; and rain gear.
Level Four: Extra clothes; bigger clothes for growing children; work clothes; bolts of material and sewing supplies; 1-2 extra pairs of sturdy, comfortable shoes.
