That being said, I'm not going to try and completely backtrack over the months that we missed (I will, however, add the food storage goals from July and August at the very end... for anyone who is using this program as their guide). Otherwise, we will just pick up where we are.
So, here is our September Noah's Ark.
NOAH'S ARK PROGRAM-- SEPTEMBER
“There is no person who knows the real purpose for which this welfare program is being instituted but hardly before sufficient preparation has been made the real purpose will be revealed and when that time comes it will challenge every resource of the church to meet it." -Harold B. Lee
(*Um, if you just skimmed over that quote like I did the first time, please go back and read it again. And then perhaps a third time and let that sink in for a minute.)
Spiritual Goal- Have family scripture study together every day.
Provident Living Goal- Review your will if you have one. Make any needed changes. If you do not have a will, make arrangements to get one. EVERY adult should have a will. Plan and carry out a FHE on the importance of preparedness.
Storage Goal-
Beginner Level (one month):
-2 lbs canned or dried potatoes per person
-4 quarts fruit or tomato juice per person
Old Pro Level (one year):
-25 lbs canned or dried potatoes per person
-50 quarts fruit or tomato juice per person
72 Hour Kit Goal:
-1 lb dried fruit or trail mix per person (can use fruit leather)
-1 pkg crackers per person (4 pkgs per box)
-1 pkg graham crackers per person (4 pkgs per box)
-2 liters tomato or orange juice per person
(NOTE: these items are to be rotated every 6 months-- that's in March)
Special Goal- Have an emergency evacuation plan together (choose a special out-of-state meeting place and a contact person, so even when parents are at work, you will all be able to meet together in a common place).
Okay, and now for the missing months...
NOAH'S ARK PROGRAM-- JULY
“Ye Latter-Day Saints, learn to sustain yourselves, produce everything you need to eat, drink or wear;..." -Pres. Brigham Young
Storage Goal-
Beginner Level (one month):
-4 lbs sugar or honey per person
-3 lbs powdered milk per person (apx 1 #10 can)
-1 toothbrush per person
-toothpaste
-mouth wash
-infant needs (formula, diapers, infant Tylenol, etc)
Old Pro Level (one year):
-50 lbs sugar or honey per person
-35 lbs powdered milk per person (apx 10 #10 cans)
-2 toothbrushes per person
-toothpaste
-mouth wash
-infant needs (formula, diapers, infant Tylenol, etc)
72 Hour Kit Goal:
-Prepare blankets or sleeping bags to be accessible at a moment's notice.
-Emergency blankets (the silver foil ones)
-Gather items to entertain your family and include in kit: UNO cards, coloring books and crayons, cross-stitch kit, etc. Be sure to include paper and pencils for journal keeping.
-Camp stove or portable BBQ and fuel
-Mosquito repellant
NOAH'S ARK PROGRAM-- AUGUST
“For the moment we live in a day of peace and prosperity, but it shall not ever be thus. Great trials lie ahead...and we must prepare ourselves temporally and spiritually..." -Bruce R. McConkie
Storage Goal-
Beginner Level (one month):
-8 quarts fruit and/or vegetables per person
-2 pints jam or jelly per person
-feminine needs
-school supplies
-pet supplies
Old Pro Level (one year):
-100 quarts fruit and/or vegetables per person
-24 pints jam or jelly per person
-feminine needs
-school supplies
-pet supplies
72 Hour Kit Goal:
-1 can tuna per person
-1 can pork & beans per person
-1/2 lb dried milk per person
-2 packets hot cocoa per person (or 1 lg can per family)
-2 instant soup packets per person
(NOTE: the above items should be rotated every year)
-disposable plates, cups, bowls, and silverware
OKAY! We're all caught up! Now, don't try and do this all at once. Break it down each week, or every other week, so that it's not so overwhelming. Unless, of course, you're on a kick, then GO FOR IT! :) Good luck, Sisters!
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