The recent winter emergency in Texas has prompted many to share their opinions of the cause of the crisis. Regardless the cause, thousands of people are suffering from the cold conditions and many are unprepared. The question we should probably ask ourselves is what we would do if we were faced with a similar situation? … Continue reading It’s Our Responsibility

A wood-burning or coal-burning tent stove is typically used for heating or cooking in tents. In camping or emergency situations, tent stoves are great for heating larger tents. Most tent stoves feature a damper at the stove's outlet that can be closed to force the exhaust through an after burner at the top of the … Continue reading Tent Stoves

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a great resource for emergency preparedness and disaster response planning. Their provident living website gives direction to families, ward and stake leaders. The Ward and Stake Emergency Preparedness Guide from providentliving.org, invites leaders to: Identify likely disasters Gather critical information Outline assignments and procedures Identify emergency communication methods Encourage member participation Although … Continue reading Make a Plan

Emergency supplies don't always have to go in a backpack. When you're creating an emergency kit, consider using a 5-gallon bucket. They're sturdy and waterproof, and easy to carry. Fivegallonideas.com has some great suggestions of items you can store in a 5-gallon bucket emergency kit. Click here for their list of items to include. General … Continue reading Five Gallon Bucket Emergency Kits

Meet Maureen. In this short video, she shares her thoughts about storing food, incorporating food storage into her family's diet, and shares her testimony about the peace that comes from following the Prophet's inspired counsel to be prepared. Just like Maureen, we can feel the peace that comes from obedience to this wise counsel. "Let's … Continue reading A Testimony About Storing Food

In June 1977, the church posted this great article in the Ensign entitled, "A Little Bit of Planning, a Lot of Success." It focuses on standards that the Church would like individuals and families to meet in Personal and Family Preparedness. Bishop H. Burke Peterson said, "Personal and Family Preparedness isn’t just preparation for some … Continue reading Six Things to Prepare Your Family for the Future

“Even though you may be going through trials, you can still help others because there is always something you can give.” Have you ever thought of temporal preparedness as a way of helping others? Living providently and being temporally and spiritually prepared is one of the best ways to serve others in their time of … Continue reading Blessing Others Through Self Reliance

This food storage might seem like regular old food storage, but it's not. This food storage is part of a miracle. When I started learning more about becoming temporally prepared and about what our prophets have said regarding the need for a year's supply and having other life-sustaining items on hand, I realized that I … Continue reading Exact Obedience Brings Miracles

There are many reasons people choose not to get food storage.  Here are just a few we've heard: I don't have anywhere to put food storage. My house is too small. I'll never use all of that food. I don't want people to think I'm a hoarder. I'd rather pay for a vacation than a … Continue reading Top 20 Reasons NOT to Have Food Storage

Ever wonder how much food you can store in a 5 gallon bucket or #10 can? Check out this awesome chart created by Food Storage Made Easy to help you decide exactly how many you'll need. Food Item #10 Can 5 Gallon Bucket Wheat 5 pounds 37 pounds White Flour 4.5 pounds 33 pounds Cornmeal 4.3 … Continue reading Storing Food in Buckets & Cans