Start your 72-hour Kits

First of all a little background. I think the Church used to specifically recommend 72 hour kits, but this is no longer true. In the Church's new preparedness plan they are not mentioned. However, I feel that in our area they are extremely important.

The first step in preparing a 72 hour kit is to consider how it will be used. Do a little research on possible disasters in our area. Think about circumstances in which you would need to leave your home. Consider what type of bag or container would be most convenient.

This is a site that has been put together by a member of our stake. It deals with many possible disasters.
http://www.ldsready.org/Disasters.html

Here's a really great publication about earthquakes. http://ussc.utah.gov/putting_down_roots.htm

Now decide what's best for you and your family. Here are a few ideas.
1. Backpacks- Some children can carry their own. Pack accordingly. Small children could carry toilet paper, clothing, or other light items.
2. Wagon- Can carry your backpacks or other containers as well as small children.
3. You may want at least part of your kit in your car. (We have one day's worth in the car. The rest is in backpacks in the house.)
4. Begin a list of items that are not in your kit that you may want to take in case of evacuation. (Sleeping bags, camp stoves, etc.) These are items that you could live without, but would add comfort. We do more with your list later.

TO DO: Get containers. Choose a location for them.