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

Building your Ark *Lesson 20

Lesson 20:

Presented by Debbie Kent

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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.

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

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

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• 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.

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

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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

Building your Ark *Lesson 16: Noah had Protection

Lesson 16: Noah had Protection

Presented by Debbie Kent

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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