This Week's Lesson

This week we had an important lesson about the need to have an up to date 72 hour kit.  In case of an emergency it is important to have essential items in a portable container so that we can survive through bad times.

Ezra Taft Benson gave a great talk about the need to be prepared and ready for the trials ahead. "In section 1 of the great Doctrine and Covenants, a volume of modern scripture, we read these words: “Prepare ye, prepare ye for that which is to come. …” (D&C 1:12.) Further in this same revelation are these warning words: “… I the Lord, knowing the calamity which should come upon the inhabitants of the earth . …” (D&C 1:17.)"

 There are a lot of great resources out there to help us get ready.

http://www.beprepared.com
http://providentliving.com
http://www.thereadystore.com
http://www.shelfreliance.com
http://www.lifesecure.com
http://www.redcross.org
http://www.72hours.org
http://www.ready.gov
http://www.fema.gov

In the handout there was a list of first aid kit supplies,  a list for a 72 hour kit, other things for a 72 hour kit, and a place to write your family emergency plan so you can make sure you are all on the same page.

We also need to remember that if we have pets they will need to be cared for as well.  Each pet should have some basic supplies and food ready to go in case of emergency.

http://www.aspca.org/disaster
http://www.avma.org/disaster
http://www.uan.org/disaster

 I know that I have been guilty of letting my 72 hour kit vanish into the rest of the household.  I also plan on making sure my first aid certification is up to date and that I am ready in case of any emergency.  I hope that we all can become prepared and ready for what may come.