January Emergency Essentials Group Items

Please let me know ASAP if you want to be in the group purchase for any of these items.  If there is any problem not getting a high enough quantity on any of the items, I will let you know as soon as possible.  Email me your desired quantity at ventanawardprovidentliving@gmail.com


18+ Hour Hand and Body Warmer
In cold weather, hands and feet often feel the effects of the chill first. With these 18-Hour Hand and Body Warmers, you can add comfort to chilly days and nights and protect yourself from injury and frostbite. Simply unseal the hand warmers for radiant warmth. These hand and body warmers are essential for every emergency kit. They're also great for cold-weather activities, such as skiing and snowmobiling, and they are an excellent addition to your first-aid kits

IN CW W110 - 18+ Hour Hand and Body Warmer
Quantity    >>	1-79	80+
Our Price  >>	$1.00	$1.00 $0.60

Mobile Washer (Hand Operated Washing Machine)
This washer uses a technique of pushing and pulling the water through the clothes without excess friction (which also reduces the wear on your clothes). This mobile washer uses minimal water and because of the agitation motion, less soap. Use in a bucket (5-gallon suggested), sink or tub. This hand washer also is able to rinse your clothes using fresh water. The mobile washer is a great item to have with your emergency and outdoor supplies.

IN MC W050 - Mobile Washer (Hand Operated Washing Machine)
Quantity    >>	1-7	8+
Our Price  >>	$14.95	$14.95 $11.00

Butter Powder - 40 oz
For baking needs, or simply for spreading on a fresh slice of bread, Butter Powder offers flavor and convenience to your food storage. Made from real sweet cream butter, this dehydrated baking essential rehydrates and spreads on smooth. Add a small amount of vegetable oil for an even smoother texture and to enhance flavor. When used in baking, it is not necessary to reconstitute: Simply add it to your dry ingredients and increase the liquid. Butter Powder also works great to make your own honey butter and herb-flavored butters. Each #10 can makes approximately 192 one-Tbsp servings

IN FS D100 - Butter Powder - 40 oz
Quantity    >>	1-5	6-11	12+
Our Price  >>	$22.75	$22.75 $21.75	$22.75 $14.00
$ / Oz         >>	$0.57	$0.54	$0.35
Quantity:
IN FH D200 - MyChoice™ Butter Powder - 9 oz
Quantity    >>	1-5	6+
Our Price  >>	$6.75	$6.75 $6.45
$ / Oz         >>	$0.75	$0.72

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"Build on the Basics"

Here is a fabulous article on "Building on the Basics" that I found from this blog.  It has lots of good information as to what the basic food storage items are, and the amounts you should have.

Shelf Stable Recipes

Many people get started with food storage so that they can be prepared for an emergency, especially an extended period of having no power. Therefore you often hear the term “shelf stable recipes” thrown around, meaning recipes that only need ingredients found on your shelves.   Click here for some great recipes to try!  (This information was taken from foodstoragemadeeasy.net which is an AMAZING site full of all kinds of great information)

Preparing for Emergencies - Ensign 1990 December

Ensign » 1990 » December

Preparing for Emergencies
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Things to Know

Useful exercises conducted at home evening or at an appointed time can prepare family members to know—

• The location of first-aid equipment in the home. (See your pediatrician or family doctor for a complete list of standard medications to have on hand.)

• The location of fire extinguishers (near doors).

• The location of shut-off valves for electricity, gas, and water.

• The location of emergency water supplies (storage tanks, water heater, waterbed mattresses).

• Where important documents and valuables are stored, both inside and outside the home.

• Where to meet if the home is so damaged or dangerous that family members must leave or cannot enter the home.

• The best method of escaping the home in case of fire (practiced at intervals).

• Who is responsible for which younger members of the family.

• How to perform basic first aid.

In addition, most families keep near their telephones the numbers of the doctor, hospital, paramedics, fire department, police, civil defense authority, ward/branch leaders, and neighbors.

This article also covers the topics of a Year's Supply, Financial Management, Estate Planning, a Safety Survey, and more.

Top 10 Tips for Emergency Prepardness on a Budget

Plan for the types of disasters that can happen in the area where you live. Click Here for a cool chart from FEMA to find out the common disasters that occur in here.



Create your own personalized list. You may not need everything included in “ready made” kits and there may be additional items you need based on your personal situation. For example, if you have small children, babies, or pets, you may need special items. Don’t forget to have supplies in your car and at work.



Budget emergency preparedness items as a “normal” expense. Even $20.00 a month can go a long way to helping you be ready. Buy one preparedness item each time you go to the grocery store.



Save by shopping sales. Make use of coupons and shop at stores with used goods. Don’t replace your ready kit items annually, just replace and cycle through those items that have a shelf life (e.g. batteries, food). You may want to test the radio and flashlight every September to make sure they are in good working order.



Store water in safe containers. You don’t have to buy more expensive bottled water, but make sure any containers you use for water storage are safe and disinfected.



Request preparedness items as gifts. We all receive gifts we don’t need or use. What if your friends and family members gave you gifts that could save your life? Don’t forget to protect them by sending preparedness gifts their way too.



Think ahead. You are more likely to save money if you can take your time with focused and strategic shopping. It’s when everyone is at the store right before the storm hits that prices are going to be higher. Use a list to avoid duplicating items when you are stressed or panicked.



Review your insurance policy annually and make necessary changes. When a disaster strikes, you want to know that your coverage will help you get back on your feet. Renters need policies too, in order to cover personal property.



Update contact records. Have an accurate phone list of emergency contact numbers. If you are prepared, you may be able to help friends and neighbors who need assistance. By sharing preparedness supplies, you can help each other.



Trade one night out to fund your 72-hour kit. Taking a family of four to the movies can cost upwards of $80-$100. Just one night of sacrifice could fund a 72-hour ready kit.

Did you ever think of storing these things?

We are quite fixated on storing food, but did you ever think about all the other supplies you might need if we end up in the worst-case scenario?

What if we are in a huge widespread disaster, where there are no stores open and no power for an extended period of time?  Do you have enough of these in your storage? 

• Batteries

Tools

• Hand Saw
• Bow Saw
• Hand Drill
• Basic Portable Tool Box
• Glue and Tape

Miscellaneous

• Black Trash Bags (all sizes)
• Work Gloves
• Roll of Window Screen
• Thermometers
• Cleaning Products, Disinfectants
• Aluminum Foil (all sizes)
• Ziploc Bags (all sizes)
• Safety Pins
• W/D 40
• Small stash of coins and some cash

Vehicle

• Case of oil
• Vehicle Emergency Kit
• Gasoline
• Filters
• Anti-freeze
• Transmission Fluid
• Brake Fluid

Survival Books / Instruction Manuals

• Recipes printed out, not online
• BSA Fieldbook
• Dutch Oven Cooking

For Barter

• Salt
• 2,000 paper matches (50 booklets per box)
• Extra quart-bottles of Clorox (for water purification)
• Several boxes (2,000 each) of sugar packets for trade
• Extra Duct tape
• Needles and thread
• Finger-nail clippers
• Tweezers
• More Work Gloves
• Fly/Bug Killer
• Cloth Diapers, plastic pants
• Feminine Hygiene Products

Changes at the Cannery

Not too long ago, in order to purchase from the cannery, we had to place an order for our needs a couple months in advance, and then plan to be at the cannery that morning to can the items we wanted to purchase.  Now, we no longer need to turn in orders and we can just purchase from the cannery without having to be there to can.  With that being said though, the cannery needs volunteers to help.  The new cannery philosophy is to look at it more as a service opportunity.  Please find time in your schedule to occassionally come serve at the cannery!

Albuquerque West Stake Cannery Assignment:  Each month, on the 3rd Saturday from 8am to 10:30am, we need 2-4 volunteers to participate in the canning session.  You do not need to purchase anything to serve. 
     **Youth age 14+ are eligible to participate as well.  A parent and teen might chose to volunteer and provide service together.
     **Non-members may also participate in canning sessions and purchase products if they have a member sponsor.

Purchasing:  Members can now purchase items in bulk or cans every Thursday, 9:00am to 12pm (no canning session), or on Saturdays from 8am to 10:30am

Portable sealer is available for checkout.  Can bulk items in your own home.  Purchase cans, lids, boxes, oxygen packets, etc. from the cannery.  Contact West Stake Cannery Specialists Brian and Phyllis Shingle to schedule a time to pick up the sealer.

Find Food Storage Guidelines, current prices and order forms at:  http://www.lds.org/topics/food-storage