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

Building your Ark *Lesson 20

Lesson 20:

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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