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!

Oats Oats Oats!

We have another dry-pack canning date coming up.

October 14th from 6 to 8 pm.

We will be canning oats. Oats were requested and oats it shall be!

The approximate cost on these per #10 can is just under 2 dollars.

More information to follow. Please save the date!!

72 Hour Kit Assignment for September

Here is our list of suggested items to add to your 72 hour kits this month. We are almost done and hope that everyone will have a completed 72 hour kit by the end of October. This is something that has really been emphasized from our Stake Presidency and we fill a strong urgency to fulfill their request. Every member of our Ward is to have a 72 hour kit by the end of the year! Let's get to it!!

Toiletries:

toothbrush

toothpaste

tissues

soap

chapstick

shampoo

comb

lotion

towelettes

razor

toilet paper

deodorant

mirror

floss

Female Extras:

sanitary supplies

sewing supplies

scissors

hair ties

nail clippers

Long-Term Food Storage for September

Here is our recommended list of items to be added to your long-term food supply for the month of September.

-peroxide and alcohol

-first aid cream and cotton balls

-first aid tape and ace bandages

-dish soap

It is important to remember that these are merely suggestions. If you find a great sale, or have coupons to lower your costs on additional products, we encourage you to use substitutions. Also, it is important to note that your FOOD storage should be going strong before adding hygiene and first aid items. It won't matter how clean you are if you're starving!!

Cannery Date

The Cannery will be available for our Ward's use Wednesday September 29th from 11 to 1. If you are interested in knowing what items are currently in stock and their prices, click here. We will include this form in the Relief Society folders this coming Sunday.

If you are interested in purchasing some things from the Cannery, but are unable to attend on the 29th, I would be more than happy to fill your order for you. Just give me a list and a check for the appropriate amount.

Please direct any questions you may have to JoEllen Giani or Katie Sillman.

Announcement!!

We have set a Cannery date for September 29th from 11 am to 1 pm. If you have never been to the Cannery, this would be a great chance to check it out and stock your shelves with basic long-term food supply items.

Save the date!!

First Aid For Families

On Saturday August 28th, the Springs Preserve is offering a first aid class for families.

"Learn how to treat minor injuries that can occur as your family explores the desert, and how to pack your compact first-aid kits."

This class is for everyone age 6 and up. $8 adults, $6 children 5 to 17 and members can take an additional $2 off.

Pre-registration is advised.

1-800-822-7700

I have attended a couple of the Springs Preserve events and classes and have been very impressed with their knowledge and ability. This would be a great class to attend!!