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= Practicing the Principals of Preparedness =

By regularly practicing the principals of preparedness we will be prepared when (not if) the need arises.

. . . by small and simple things are great things brought to pass. . . (Alma 37:6)

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Each month we will concentrate on a single preparedness topic. We will have simple action steps anyone can accomplish. We will also have a stretch challenge for those who are ready to go a little farther in the month’s topic.

Water Storage
According to FEMA, the average person needs at least one gallon of water a day just to survive. That doesn't include hygiene. Both FEMA and the LDS Church have guidelines for water storage.


 * Buy bottled water - observe best by dates
 * Store tap water in food grade water storage containers - refill annually
 * Refile cleaned old juice bottles (not milk jugs) with tap water - refill annually

Preparedness Steps for July

 * Step #1 - Refill cleaned food bottles and jugs (not milk jugs) with tap water. Store them off the ground and somewhere they won't freeze. Refill them annually.
 * Step #2 - Everyone should have at least 3 gallons of water per person - that is 3 days of survival.

Stretch Goal

Store 2 weeks worth of water at 3 gallons / per person / per day - that is enough for survival and hygiene. This translates into 42 gallons per person.

Getting Started Steps
Watch a video of our introduction and overview on YouTube.

Download the Preparedness Survey Results in PDF format.

Action #1- Get a copy of “All is Safely Gathered In - Family Home Storage.” Read and discuss it as a family. Copies are available in the clerk’s office.

Action #2- Each time you go shopping, buy one or two extra of a shelf-stable item you already use - especially if it on sale!

Stretch Challenge- If you already have a great supply of shelf staples, take stock and evaluate if you have 3 months of everyday food supplies, cleaning supplies, and toiletries. Purchase a few more of an item you are low on and rotate anything that needs it.

-Jim & Dawn McKeeth, Maple Grove Ward Preparedness Specialists