The revelation to store food may be as essential to our temporal salvation today as boarding the ark was to the people in the days of Noah.~~ President Ezra Taft Benson

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Building your Ark *Ditty Bag

Ditty Bag
Presented by Debbie Kent
http://www.peaceofpreparedness.com/


(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

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Building your Ark *FUEL FACTS

FUEL FACTS
Presented by Debbie Kent


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.

Friday, June 15, 2012

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness Level 4

LEVEL FOUR (GIVERS)
Presented by Debbie Kent

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

Friday, June 1, 2012

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness Level 3

LEVEL THREE
Presented by Debbie Kent

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

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness Level Two

LEVEL TWO
Presented by Debbie Kent

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

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness LEVEL 1


LEVEL ONEPresented by Debbie Kent

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

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Building your Ark *Areas of Preparedness

Areas of Preparedness
Presented by Debbie Kent

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

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Building your Ark *Lesson 20

Lesson 20:
Presented by Debbie Kent


No matter how ferocious the storm is, there's always light on the other side.
He Comes Again… Are You Ready?

FOUR LEVELS OF PREPAREDNESS
Because our “Ark” is not just built of food and water, but rather all areas; I have broken it down into four levels. All levels cover things we learned from Noah. There is also list a few extra categories. These are: Documents, Babies and Pets and Transportation. They are pretty self-explanatory and should be considered for Level One and then added to if you feel it is needed. These are guidelines only. Please use prayer and the promptings of the Spirit to further guide you as to what your family needs and when.
Also, “organize every needful thing”. You may need to pick up and leave quickly. Having supplies marked in Rubbermaid types of containers could prove invaluable.

Level One: 90 days food/ two weeks of water, “shelter in place” meaning in your own home
(earthquake/storm/flu) or evacuation center (fire), but with no power.

Level Two: A very sparse year supply and more water, living at home or not.

Level Three: Adds a bit more comfort and ease in food and supplies.

Level Four: adds more food/comfort and puts you in a position to “be a giver”.

We have found in building our Ark we have had promptings to store things that are either not on traditional lists or have felt the need to store MORE than is logically necessary. Those of you who have completed your traditional year supply will be more prone to these promptings as you are moving out of the area of caring for just your family and are better in a position to store things wherein you can help others. When you feel prompted to store a LOT more food, or medical supplies or winter clothing. DO IT, someone’s life will depend on it.

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Building your Ark *Lesson 19: Don't Miss the Boat

Lesson 19: Don't Miss the Boat



When will all these calamities strike? We do not know the exact time, but it appears it may be in the not-too-distant future. Those who are prepared now have the continuing blessings of early obedience, and they are ready. Noah built his ark before the flood came, and he and his family survived. Those who waited to act until after the flood began were too late. Ezra Taft Benson, Prepare Ye, Jan. 1974

“It is true that ominous clouds gather around us, but just as the Savior’s words brought peace to the Apostles in the boat, they bring peace to us today: “And when ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be;
If ye are prepared ye shall not fear.”
Robert D. Hales, Liahona 2003

“I ask you earnestly, have you provided for your family a year’s supply of food, clothing, and, where possible, fuel? The revelation to produce and store food may be as essential to our temporal welfare today as boarding the ark was to the people in the days of Noah.” Ezra Taft Benson, Nov 1987

For Such a Time as This:
I believe that we were sent here to earth for “such a time as this”. We were sent to prepare ourselves and anyone who has ears to hear for the events that we have been looking forward to since the time of Adam and Eve, the Second Coming of Our Savior. What a glorious time that will be. But there is much to happen before that time. It will not be fun or easy, but if we follow the council of the Lord, through his Servants and the Spirit, if we DO what they ask us to do in getting spiritually and physically prepared, we will have no need to fear and I believe will find joy in the journey.
Please get your houses in order. Find a way to be prepared in all things. Get food storage and water, things for sanitation and shelter, first aid supplies and medicines, have things to light your way and cook your food and maybe even weapons to protect your families “when the dark things come out at night”. I hope I have given you some information to guide you in “Being Prepared in All things”. I hope you see and feel hope in this process. We are all at different levels, please don’t feel overwhelmed and give up. You can do this. We can do this:one step at a time, one level at a time until we are Prepared in all Things.

We need to stay close to the Lord every day if we are to survive the adversity that we all must face. If ever you are tempted to become discouraged or to lose faith…hold on a little longer. You can do this! You are part of a special generation. You were prepared and preserved to live at this important time in the existence of our beautiful planet earth. Know and remember this: the Lord loves you. He remembers you. And He will ever sustain those who “endure in faith to the end”. “Hold on a Little Longer” President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Liahona, Jan.2010

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Building your Ark *Lesson 18: It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark.

Lesson 18: It wasn’t raining when Noah built the Ark.

Presented by Debbie Kent
http://www.peaceofpreparedness.com/


• No rain or anything to worry about
• People didn’t believe him
• They thought he was crazy
• They thought it wouldn’t happen

You may find some people who make fun of you for preparing.
Be of good cheer; you are in good company.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Building your Ark *Lesson 17: The Ark wasn’t Built in a Day

Lesson 17: The Ark wasn’t Built in a Day
Presented by Debbie Kent

Just as Noah didn’t build his Ark in one day, neither can you do this. I know that being prepared in all things seems a bit daunting, that’s why we do it one board at a time, until our Arks are complete. Think you can’t afford it? Read the story at the end about the family of 15 who acquired their food store in one year for $58.81. We have been given promises that as we do our very best the Lord will help with the rest. I know this to be true. Here are a few quotes concerning this.

“Regularly put into your home storage a few wholesome, basic food items and some water that is safe to drink. Over time you can expand this into a longer-term supply and other staples. As you do your very best, you can be confident that "the barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail.“ You shall be prepared, and because you are prepared, you "shall not fear." Bishop Keith B. McMullin “Lay Up In Store”

“Now you ask where do I get the money for these things. The Lord will make it possible, if we make a firm commitment, for every LDS family to have a year’s supply of food reserves…All we have to do is decide, commit to do it, and then keep the commitment. Miracles will take place: the way will be opened and we will have our storage areas filled.  Vaughn J. Featherstone, April Conference. 1976

5 Steps to Success
• Pray for confirmation, desire and means
• Inventory what you already have
• Make a List of what you still NEED; want
• Use It: Healthier, rotate, avoid problems
• DO IT! Your survival depends on it

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Building your Ark *Lesson 16: Noah had Protection

Lesson 16: Noah had Protection
Presented by Debbie Kent


Noah had divine protection: if you are following the commandments, you too are entitled to this. But what are some other ways we can protect ourselves?

These can include: having insurance, a will or trust; identity theft; fraud schemes; protecting our computers and defending ourselves while walking down the street. In addition to this there is surviving after a disaster. Historically there are two major threats in survival situations: wild dogs/animals, and gangsters/looters. At some point, you may need some type of neighborhood security or security for your family or a way to kill food. If you are going to have weapons as part of your preparedness plan it is important to obtain them now and learn how to safely use and store them and don’t forget the ammunition.

Now what about those who would plunder and break in and take that which we have stored for our families' needs? Don't give this one more idle thought. There is a God in heaven whom we have obeyed. Do you suppose he would abandon those who have kept his commandments? He said, "If ye are prepared, ye need not fear." (D&C 38:30)

Level One: Keep the commandments, listen to and follow promptings; family and neighbors

Level Two: Insurance, will or trust; protecting identity and computers; ward block units

Level Three: Self-Defense class; places of refuge (Stake)

Level Four: Guns and ammunition (as led by the Spirit); tactical training

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Building your Ark *Lesson 15: He had Tools and Learned New Skills

Lesson 15: He had Tools and Learned New Skills

Presented by Debbie Kent
http://www.peaceofpreparedness.com/

 Noah had to learn to fell trees, cut boards, make nails, build an ark, collect food for all kinds of animals, collect the animals and all this while enduring jeers from his peers and even his family. The world is changing, many are losing their jobs, and as the economic condition worsens people will return to a simple lifestyle. Skills that once seemed obsolete will become honored again. In addition to this, we all need to contribute to the group. What kind of tools and skills do you have that can contribute to the well being of your family or group?

“Men who can perform useful skills with their hands will be in increasing demand. Handymen, farmers, builders, tailors, gardeners, and mechanics can and will prove a real blessing to their families and their fellowmen.” Ezra Taft Benson, “Prepare Ye”


“The Savior saw our day as the beginning of sorrows when many would be deceived. He told of wars, famines, earthquakes, and pestilences. This describes the world today. It is essential that the women for the church take hold of their responsibility to be prepared in all things. As leaders of the RS, you can help every sister in every home in every ward and branch become self-reliant. They should be laying up in store money, food, water, and skills that will sustain their families in perilous times.” Gen. RS Pres. Julie Beck, Sept 30th, 2007

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Building your Ark *Lesson 14: Noah had Help

Lesson 14: Noah had Help
Presented by Debbie Kent


Just as Noah had help from the Lord and his family, you too have people who can help you. I have not broken these down into Levels but offer them as suggestions. If you really can’t find anyone to help you then YOU be the help. You study and learn and then share that knowledge; if you have a skill, please don’t be afraid to share it.
Here are some suggestions: Stake Preparedness classes and Food Storage Cooking Classes; ward and family classes and activities where you can practice and share skills (cook with food storage and without power; dutch oven cook-off; camping; sewing; quilting; water rotating, etc ; food storage ordering with ward or family or friends (Bishop Storehouse, Emergency Essentials; Walton Feed; Honeyville, etc.) and there are many online sources to build up you talents and supplies.

Ask yourself… “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”