Mormon Preparedness

Disasters

Since Hurricane Sandy tragically hit the east coast in October of 2012, thousands of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, (often mistakenly called the Mormon Church), have given thousands of hours of assistance on the ground for Hurricane Sandy victims. Since December 16, 2012 alone... [Read more of this review]

As I went through five days without power or running water following Hurricane Sandy, I kept notes on what needed to change in my emergency preparedness plan. Following are some of the things I learned: Long before the need arises, find out what you really need. Take a day and carry a small notepad in your pocket.... [Read more of this review]

Once an emergency happens, it’s too late to start preparing. Even when the potential for emergency is announced, stores rapidly sell out of the necessary supplies. It’s important to have everything in place long before you need it. Following are sample steps to take for a few emergencies. 72-Hour Kit Some... [Read more of this review]

Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety These steps were developed by members of the Earthquake Country Alliance and are based on many existing resources and the advice of many organizations.  Earthquake Country Alliance member have specific things they need to do before, during, and after an earthquake so as to... [Read more of this review]

  Dave & Peggy Balmforth Shelley Idaho South Stake October, 2009 One of the most important aspects of sanitation is waste, which is the predominant cause of disease after an emergency.  The three most important things to do are: Bury or store all garbage and human waste at least 100 feet away from water... [Read more of this review]

DOMESTIC TERRORISM PREPAREDNESS Images of airliners used as missiles in terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon as well as bombing attacks on the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City and the Olympic Centennial Park in Atlanta are hard to forget.  These terrorist events caused thousands... [Read more of this review]