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Home Preparedness

Self Reliance Self Reliance

Provide for Self and Family Church members are respon­sible for their own spiritual... 

Family Emergency Plan Family Emergency Plan

(espfocus) TEST YOUR PLAN Practice Makes Perfect How will your family react when... 

Is Your Family Prepared for a Disaster? Is Your Family Prepared for a Disaster?

In the case of a disaster, would your family know what to do? Where to meet? Who... 

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Community Preparedness

Emergency Information in San Diego County
Emergency Information in San Diego County

Emergency Alert System radio stations for San Diego County: Primary – KOGO AM 600. ... 

CERT CERT

If you think that you can dial 911 and get help immediately after a major disaster,... 

The Great California ShakeOut The Great California ShakeOut

October 15, 2009, 10:15 a.m. Over 6.9 million Californians participated in the largest... 

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Food Storage

Date Labeling on Foods
Date Labeling on Foods

sundesigns (sxc.hu) Except for infant formula and some baby foods, product dating is not generally required by the federal government.  Dating of some foods is required in over 20 states but there is no uniform accepted dating system in the U.S.  There are some areas where almost none of the food is dated. Types of Dates A “Sell-By” date tells... [Read more of this review]

Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency
Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency

Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of food borne illness. This fact sheet will help you make the right decisions... [Read more of this review]

Long Term Food Storage
Long Term Food Storage

Long  term storage is a supply of food that willl last a long time, and you can survive on.   For example rice, beans, pasta, rolled oats, and wheat can be stored for 30 years.  Of  course, they must be properly packaged and stored in a cool dry place.  Some recommended containers are #10 cans, foil pouches, or PETE bottles.  Sometimes plastics... [Read more of this review]

Family Home Storage – A New Message
Family Home Storage – A New Message

Check the expiration date on your ideas about home storage. You may need to throw some of them out. When a sister in her ward suggested a different approach, Sister Jeffries discovered the key to successful home storage: consistently and gradually increasing her food supply. Setting aside a particular amount in her budget for home storage, she purchased... [Read more of this review]

Family Home Storage Message From the First Presidency
Family Home Storage Message From the First Presidency

Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience.  He has lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109:8) so that, should adversity come, we may care for ourselves and... [Read more of this review]

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