Saturday, February 25, 2012

Weekly Assignment and Food Storage Ideas (Week of February 26th)

Hi Carson Ward Family, Family and Friends,

Congratulations to the Lawson Family! They won the February FREE Monthly Giveaway Drawing. They won a Seychelle Filtration Water Bottle and a LED Solar Flashlight.

Congratulations! As a Ward we have become more prepared to take care of emergency medical situations. Thirty-eight Ward members attended the American Red Cross CPR, First-aid and Emergency Preparedness class on Saturday and became certified in CPR and First-aid. We really appreciate the four young women from the California Safe Core who volunteered their time to come and teach the American Red Cross classes. I also know we have other Ward members who were already CPR and First-aid Certified.

As we close February's goal, Medical Emergency Preparedness, I would like to encourage each person to continue to practice and review the things we learned yesterday and teach your families. You never known when you may save someone's life by knowing what to do when some is chocking, stopped breathing, is in shock, has a severe cut or broken bone, or has a head, neck or back injury. You knowledge and willingness to act may save someone's life and bless their family.

Our goal for March is Gardening/Fruit Trees, and Beans and Rice.

March 2012 Ensign: What a wonderful surprise when I opened my newly arrived March Ensgin yesterday to find not one, but two articles about Emergency Preparedness and Home Storage, page 18 ("Follow the Prophet") and page 62 ("Everyday Home Storage"). I encourage everyone to read it and share it with your family, friends and neighbors. Great ideas and stories about how their Food Storage helped them.

Temporal Assignements:

I. Add the following to your Emergency Family Medical Supplies:

1) Antiseptic/alcohol wipes (CVS, Rite-aid, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, etc)
2) Box or package of Latex gloves (CVS, Rite-aid, Walgreens, Target, Walmart)
3) Lighter or matches (to sterilize items like needles if no gas burner)
4) 2-3 old magazines or 4-6 paint sticks from the paint store (they make good splints for broken arms and legs)

Note: Because we got a late start this month I will continue these items into March.

You should have the following items in your Emergency Family Medical Supplies:

1. Different sizes of bandages, regular to extra large
2. Package of Sanitary Pads
3. Antibiotic cream
4. 2 Ace bandages
5. Sharp Scissors
6. 2 bottles of Peroxide
7. 2 bottles of Alcohol
8. Petroleum Jelly (1 large or 2 small)
9. Eye wash solutions
11. Two tweezers (1 regular, 1 small)
12. 2 bottles of Hand sanitizer
13. Antifungal ointment/cream
14. Pain relievers (non-asprin tyupe, acetaminophen, ibuprofen for both adults and children)
15. Asprin
16. Antiseptic/alcohol wipes (CVS, Rite-aid, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, etc)
17. Box or package of Latex gloves (CVS, Rite-aid, Walgreens, Target, Walmart)
18. Lighter or matches (to sterilize items like needles if no gas burner)
19. 2-3 Old magazines or 4-6 paint sticks from the paint store (they make good splints for broken arms and legs)
***Place all these items in a large plastic container marked Family Emergency Medical Supplies. Keep in a convenient place, like a closet. Make sure your family knows where it is and it is only used for emergencies.

II. Set up at least two home fire emergency escape plans. Place the escape plans on the back of each bedroom and family room door. Practice them with your family. Have family fire drills.

III. Teach your family what to do in an earthquake, flood, Tsunami. See the "Postings" on the right for information. Have family earthquake drills. Make your home earthquake safe.

IV. Set up a family escape plan if you have to evacuate your area and a place to meet if your family is separated. Also, each family member should have an out of state contact person to call and report where they are and how they are doing. See the"Posting" on the right for information.

Always be in tune with the Spirit, be aware of what is going on around you, be informed. Be aware of what is going on in your neigborhood, community, state, county and the world. Following the Spirit and knowing can protect you and your loved ones.

Remember: Post you name and comment for our FREE Monthly Giveaway Drawing.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Weekly Assignment and Food Storage Ideas (Week of February 19th)

Hi Carson Ward Family, Family and Friends,

I apologize for the delay this week, I have been ill with a very bad cold.

Story/Scriptures:

We all know the story of the Pharaoh's dream and Joseph's interpretation of it. If you do not remember it then read Genesis Chapter 41, share it with your family, friends and neighbors. I have been thinking about this story for the past few days and a warning I personal received from the Holy Ghost a couple of years ago. Let me share them by paraphrasing Joseph's interpretation of the Pharaoh's dream and my warning.

Joseph's interpretation of the dream was a warming to the Pharaoh and his people to store up grains while in the seven years of plenty to prepare for the seven years of famine. "And he gathered up all the food of the seven years, ..., and laid up the food in the cities:... And the seven years of dearth (famine) began to come, according to Joseph had said: and the dearth was in all the lands,...." (Genesis 41:48, 54) Many laughed at Joseph and did not heed his warning. When they were without food they came to Joseph to purchase his grains. What if there was not money to purchase the food? What would they have done?

A couple of years ago I had a dream and woke up startiled and set up in my bed. I was told time was short, something great was going to happen and I needed to be ready and warn my family. I needed to build up our year's food storage and emergency supplies, which had diminished some, to take care of our family. The feeling was so strong I could not get it out of my mind. I knew I need to warn others, but not sure how to go about it. I made a plan and started to build up our year's supply of food and emergency supplies. I also knew I needed to warn others. Then a year later I was called to be the Emergency Preparedness Leader for our Ward. The Lord had provided a way for me to warn others. Then I was inspired to set up this blog, another way to warn others and reach more than just our Ward.

Brothers and Sisters, I do not know what is coming, when it will come, but I know it is coming. We need to be doing all we can to prepare for very difficult times ahead. We need to change our priorities and use our money wisely. We already see the unrest in the world, strange weather and stronger storms, we hear about shortages of food and water, and how our own Consititution is struggling. We are in the "last days". What are we waiting for, when will we start preparing? Someday it is going to be too late! You may have the money to purchase the food, but there may be no food to purchase. There may be food to purchase, but you do not have enough money. What will it take for you start preparing? Just one can or package at a time is better than doing nothing. Make a plan and goals to accomplish your plan.

You may think I am crazy, and sometimes a little over the top, but I know the time will come when you will have wished you had listened to our Church Leaders and prepared!

American Red Cross CPR & First-aid Class: Just a reminder, this Saturday, February 25th, is our Ceritified CPR & First-aid class from 9am-3:30pm in the cultural hall. There will be a Pot-luck lunch, please bring a salad or dessert to serve 10 people. Sandwiches will be provided. We will have fruit and muffins at the morning 15 minute break. Please be prompt! See you there.

Weekly Temporal Assignment--Emergency Family Medical Supplies:

Please add the follwing this week:

1) 2 bottles of Hand sanitizer
2) Antifungal ointment/cream (tube)
3) Pain relievers (non-asprin type, acetaminophen, ibuprofen for both adults and children, if in your family)
4) Asprin

# 1,2, & 3 you can purchase at the 99 Cent Store or Dollar Tree, but watch the expiration dates.

You should have the following items now:

1. Different sizes of bandages, regular to extra large
2. Package of Sanitary Pads
3. Antibiotic cream
4. 2 Ace bandages
5. Sharp Scissors
6. 2 bottles of Peroxide
7. 2 bottles of Alcohol
8. Petroleum Jelly (1 large or 2 small)
9. Eye wash solutions 10. Two tweezers (1 regular, 1 small)
10. 2 bottles of Hand sanitizer
11. Antifungal ointment/cream
12. Pain relievers (non-asprin tyupe, acetaminophen, ibuprofen for both adults and children)
13. Asprin
***Place all these items in a large plastic container marked Family Emergency Medical Supplies. Keep in a convenient place, like a closet. Make sure your family knows where it is and it is only used for emergencies.

Food Storage Ideas:

EmergencyEssentials.com website has a list of "14 great tips for Food Storage shopping". Cut and paste the link below on Google and read them. Print out for future use.

http://beprepared.com/article.asp?ai=1256&sid=ppblog

Costco is having a great online sale for Food Storage items. You have to belong to Costco to purchase the items. They are offering items from Shelf-Reliance-Thrive and Food for Health.

Here is the link to cut and paste on Google: http://us.mg5.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.rand=2u1v2shetrbg8

1) Food For Health Emergency Garden Seeds: $42.99, save $7. 5 year shelf life. Enough seeds to plant an acre of vegetables. These are great to have in your Food Storage. You never know when you may not be able to purchase seeds.
2) Food For Health 275 serivings of Vegetarian Meals: $99.99. 20 year shelf life. Come in mylar pouches in a bucket. At the Food For Health International website it is over $150.
3) Shelf-Reliance-Thrive 270 servings of Vegetable Variety Pack Emergency Food Kit: $79.99. 20 year shelf life. One of each #10 can-Corn, Chopped Onions, Broccoli Pieces, Carrots Diced, and Potato Chunks.
4) Shelf-Reliance-Thrive Premium Cheese Pack: $169.99. Save $30. 6 #10 cans of different types of cheese. 20 year shelf life.
5) Shelf-Reliance-Thrive Premium Meat Variety Pack: $159.99, save $40. 6 #10 cans fo different types of meat. 20 year shelf life.

Remember: Post you name and comment for our February 26th Monthly FREE Giveway Drawing to be held next week.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Weekly Assignment and Food Storage Ideas (Week of February 12th)

Hi Carson Ward Family, Family and Friends,

Quote

"For if ye are not equal in earthly things ye cannot be equal in obtaining heavenly things; For if you will that I give unto you a place in the celestial world, you must prepare yourselves by doing the things which I have commanded you and required of you." Doctrine and Covenants 78:6-7

What powerful scriptures! How can we expect to obtain celestial blessings if we are not striving to live a celestial life in this life? Are we following our Prophet, apostles and church leaders? Are we striving to be prepared both spiritually and temporally? Are we expecting others to take care of us when times get tough, or will we be able to take care of ourselves and help others? We are commanded to be prepared both spiritually and temporally. That is what this blog is all about, helping our Ward members, family and friends become as prepared as they possibly can.

February is our month to work on our medical emergency preparations. We are working on putting together a Family Emergency Medical Supply Kit, learning and becoming certified in CPR and First-aid, and setting up an emergency escape plan for our home and family for fires, tsunamis, earthquakes and emergency evacuations.

Last Sunday, February 12th, to sign up for the American Red Cross CPR & First-aid classes. This month we are having a CPR and First-aid class sponsored by the American Red Cross on Saturday the 25th from 9:00am-3:30pm. We will have a Pot-luck Salads and Deserts Lunch with sandwiches provided. You must sign up for this class by Sunday, February 12th to participate. Please contact Sister Nancy Cuppett by email (theark.carsonward@gmail.com or phone 310-835-0902). Please, only our Ward members can attend the class.

Weekly Assignment: Family Emergency Medical Supply Kit

This week add the following (Most of these you can purchase at the 99 Cent Store or the Dollar Tree):

1) 2 bottles of Hydrogen peroxide
2) 2 bottles of Alcohol (70%+ by volume)
3) Petroleum Jelly (1 large or 2 small)
4) Eye wash solution (CVS, Walgreens, Rite-aid, etc)
5) Two tweezers (1 regular size, 1 small)

You should have the following items now:

1. Different sizes of bandages, regular to extra large
2. Package of Sanitary Pads
3. Antibiotic cream
4. 2 Ace bandages
5. Sharp Scissors
6. 2 bottles of Peroxide
7. 2 bottles of Alcohol
8. Petroleum Jelly (1 large or 2 small)
9. Eye wash solutions
10. Two tweezers (1 regular, 1 small)
***Place all these items in a large plastic container marked Family Emergency Medical Supplies. Keep in a convenient place, like a closet. Make sure your family knows where it is and it is only used for emergencies.

Food Storage: Continue to add items to your 3 Months Food Supply. Keep an inventory of the items you purchase and their expiration dates. Check your inventory list at least every 3 months. Rotate those items that need used before the expiration date and replace with new one.

Food Storage Ideas:

Metal Food Storage Racks: These are expensive ($300-$900), come in different sizes, take up a lot of room, but a great way to store your #10 cans and regular cans of food. They are usually on a slant so when you remove the front item everything rolls forward leaving room in the back for new items, which makes it easy to rotate your cans. You can also purchase flat ones that you can store items on. My daughter has several of these and loves them. She was able to get a good price by purchasing hers from someone that was moving and did not want to take them with them. It is best to Google the item to get the best deals. I know Shelf-reliance sells them. Watch for a good sale!

Rememeber: Post your name and comment for the February FREE Monthly Giveaway Drawing!

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Weekly Assignment and Food Storage Ideas (Week of February 5th)

Hi Carson Ward Family, Family and Friends,

Congratulations to Layne Silva! She won January's "FREE Monthly Giveaway Drawing". She won a Butane One Burner Stove with two cans of Butane fuel. Everyone should have one of these and extra fuel for emergency cooking. You can use them in your home and they work great for cooking in an emergency situation, or even camping. You can purchase them for about $12-$15 and the fuel for about $1.50 per can at Marukai in Gardena or on Sepulveda in Torrance (across the street from Toys R Us).

Wow! February is already here! A new month and new goals to focus on. February is our CPR, First-aid and Emergency Preparedness theme.

This month we are having a CPR and First-aid class sponsored by the American Red Cross on Saturday the 25th from 9:00am-3:30pm. We will have a Pot-luck Salads and Deserts Lunch with sandwiches provided. You must sign up for this class by Sunday, February 12th to participate. Please contact Sister Nancy Cuppett by email (theark.carsonward@gmail.com or phone 310-835-0902). Please, only our Ward members can attend the class.

Weekly Assignment:

1) Please purchase an updated First-aid book if yours is too old or if you do not already have one. Keep the book either with your First-aid kit or with your Family Emergency Medical Supply Kit. You should have one for your home and one for your car. We will be working on the Family Emergency Medical Supply Kit this month too.

2) Family Emergency Medical Supply Kit (this week add the following or replace as needed):

1. Different sizes of bandages, regular to extra large (CVS, Walgreens, WalMart, Target, etc.)
2. Package of Sanitary Pads (great absorbers for a large wound or when there is a lot of blood)
3. Antibiotic cream (99 Cent Store, Dollar Tree, drug stores, what the expiration date)
4. 2 Ace bandages (99 Cent Store, Dollar Tree, CVS, Walgreens, WalMart, Target, etc.)
5. Sharp Scissors

Place all these items in a large plastic container marked Family Emergency Medical Supplies. Keep in a convenient place, like a closet. Make sure your family knows where it is and it is only used for emergencies.

Food Storage:

The week purchase items for your 3 Months Food Storage. Replace any items that need rotated.

Food Storage Idea:

When you store prescription drugs, vitamins and supplements they need to be keep in a dark bottle and stored in a dark dry cool place.

Remember: Put your name and comment for our February FREE Monthly Giveaway Drawing.