Emergency Preparedness

Our 5th Sunday 3rd hour was spent on Emergency Preparedness. Here is a copy of the links provided that day.

  http://providentliving.org

 

  http://www.getprepared.gc.ca

 

  http://embc.gov.bc.ca

 

  http://www.comoxvalleyemergencyprogram.com

 

Links to other websites you might find helpful are listed below.

 

A Link to a 52 week plan for building 72 hour kits- http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/07/build-your-72-hour-kit-in-52-weeks.html

 

Another site with good 72 hour kit plans- http://selfreliantsisters.blogspot.ca/2009/01/sample-72-hour-kit.html

 

Teaching preparedness to toddlers- http://beprepared.com/blog/11955/how-to-teach-preparedness-to-toddlers/

 

A reading list to prepare teens for disaster through young adult fiction- http://beprepared.com/blog/6870/prepare-teens-for-real-life-disasters-using-young-adult-fiction/?&sc=BLOG&oc=BP0001B667

 

A coloring book from USA Federal Emergency Management- http://www.fema.gov/pdf/library/color.pdf

 

EMERGENCY CAR KITS

 

These kits can and should be used for ferry waits, stake conference trips, or even in the case of a real emergency situation.

 

A container – A Rubbermaid-type tote, a five gallon bucket with a lid, a small duffel or daypack-  even a reusable shopping bag will work in a pinch!

A small first aid kit- or bandages, antihistamine, medical gloves, and pain reliever- in original packaging

Wet wipes and/or a small container of hand sanitizer

Toilet paper, Kleenex, napkins or paper towels

A Large towel or small blanket

A crank flashlight or flashlight with extra batteries

A crank radio or radio with extra batteries

A Multi-tool or pliers and a knife

A Large trash bag or two

Pencil and notepad

Emergency contact list, photos of family members

Emergency cash ( a couple of loonies, townies and a 5 or a 10)in a small wallet or pouch

Snacks- Granola bars, jerky, crackers, individually wrapped small candies, small cans of tuna, apple sauce-  When buying look at the dates and pick items that will last as long as possible.

Bottled water

You can always pack more or less to suit your needs.

Other items to consider-

A small set of Scriptures

An old magazine (Friend, Ensign) and/or a puzzle book

A deck of cards or small travel type game

Pet supplies- water dish, extra leash, poop bags, treats

A small camping shovel

Wool socks

Gloves (work or winter)

Toque

Extra runners (especially if you frequently wear heels or flip-flops)

Bandanas

Duct tape

 

Remember, these kits are meant to be used, replenished and reworked often to fit your needs. This is a base for you to add to as your needs dictate.