Sunday, May 29, 2011

75 Years of Self Reliance and Service

This month the Ensign has a section celebrating 75 years of self reliance and service.  There is a link here if you'd like to view it online.

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Ideas for your 72 hour kit

Having a 72 hour kit packed and ready to use is a great idea! Suggestions for what to put in your 72 hour kit can be found here Another list is here Try not to get discouraged at the length of the list- pull together what you already have and make a plan to add to your kit as you can. There is no need to wait until you can afford the perfect backpack or fancy foods- just start with what you have on hand and build your kit from there!

Tip: One blog I read said that the pop top cans they had stored in their 72 hour kit popped open unexpectedly and they opened their backpacks to a sticky mess. You may want to store traditionally sealed cans and a can opener in your kit instead....

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Make a Small Emergency/ First Aid Kit

In the provident living section of lds.org, under emergency preparedness it is recommended that you gather together and store some medical supplies- as well as any needed medications.

Here is a cute project for those of you who like to make things:

It is a homemade emergency kit made out of a potholder and ziplock bags. Very cute!The directions are here. Honestly, though, I'd never actually get it made. My first aid kit is more like a gallon sized zip lock bag, with stuff tossed in (don't knock it- it's quick and easy!).

If you'd like to do something a bit more permanent just buy a shoe box sized storage container with a snap on lid. If this is to be kept in your car you may want to place a few items (like ointments) that can melt- into individual ziplock bags to keep them from melting onto everything else.... shouldn't be a problem- but just in case....

Don't worry about making it fancy!! Just gather together some first aid items- make a few kits and store them in your home, car and 72 hour kits.

Need a few ideas of what to put into your kit?

The Red Cross has a list here
Another list is available at kaboose- scroll down a bit

Don't freak out if you don't have or can't afford everything on the list- just put together what you can- and add to it as you get the chance.