Thursday, November 11, 2010

Long-Term Food Storage for November

A new month means a new list of things to gather for our long-term storage! Here is our suggested list:

shampoo, conditioner and hair products
sanitary napkins and diapers
napkins, paper cups and plastic silverware
paper plates and trash bags

Long-Term Food Storage for October

Here is a list of our long-term items to be added to your storage for October:

laundry soap
2 bars of body soap
bleach and stain remover
toothpaste and mouthwash

Remember that hygiene items should be added to your long-term storage after food items have been secured.

72 Hour Kit - The Complete List

October has come to a close and we hope that everyone has completed putting together their 72 hour kits. We encourage you to rotate through the food and clothing items you have placed within your kits. Check expiration dates periodically and make sure your clothes still fit!

Here is the complete list of all the items that should be found within your pack:

Clothing:
1 pair of shoes
1 pair of undergarments
1 pair of pants
1 shirt
1 pair of socks

Toiletries:
toothbrush and toothpaste
tissues
soap
chapstick
shampoo
comb
lotion
towelettes
razor
toilet paper
deodorant
mirror
floss

Shelter/Survival:
solar blanket (remember to check your first aid kit, many have this blanket in them)
disposable hand warmer
flashlight and extra batteries
whistle
compass
hat
map
pocket knife
pencil and paper

Spiritual:
scriptures
consecrated oil

Food:
2 quarts of water/per day
hot cocoa mix/cider
fruit/lemonade mix
granola bars
hard candy
gum
soup mix/canned soup
beef jerky
dried fruit
MRE

Cooking Supplies:
camp cup
sterno
matches
sterno stove
utensils

First Aid Kit:
bandaids
hand sanitizer
antibiotic cream
aspirin/motrin
hydrogen peroxide
cotton/gauze
tweezers
sunblock/aloe vera
ace bandage/sling

Sanity Kit:
deck of cards
toys/dolls
word books
cross stitch
art supplies

Sanitation Kit:
clothesline
toilet paper (this is really important, it's on here twice)
lysol
laundry detergent
paper towels
dish soap
1 gallon plastic container
plastic garbage bags
large paper grocery bags
cotton dish towel
camp shovel
duct tape
sponge


Remember that each person in your home should have their own kit. Our Stake Presidency feels great urgency regarding this matter, and we appreciate everyone's willingness to heed their counsel by putting together these kits!