9/29/2011
9/28/2011
IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR COOKING WITH STORAGE
Basic Skills-
· Basic bread baking and other baking
· Soups and Casseroles
· Reconstituting Powdered Milk
· Reconstituting Dehydrated Foods
Advanced Skills –
Preparation of:
· Gluten
· Cheese and Yogurt
· Sprouts from Wheat and Legumes
Tofu
Our monthly classes will include instruction on how to make some of these food items. Check our Monthly Meeting Info to see what is happening this month.
OTHER FOOD ITEMS TO STORE
OTHER ITEMS WHICH MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Yeast, Baking Powder and Soda
Canned Tomato Products
Spices and Flavorings (especially pepper, red pepper flakes, granulated garlic, bouillon)
Canned Vegetables (corn especially)
Canned and Dried Fruits and Nuts
Canned Meats and Jerky
Dehydrated Eggs
Jell-O
Cake Mixes
Lemon Juice and Vinegar
Brown Sugar, Powdered Sugar, Cheese Powder
Catsup
Jam and Jelly
Peanut Butter
Chocolate (chips, cocoa powder, etc.)
Other family favorites
EARTHQUAKE Preparation
This information is especially useful in presenting your Preparedness Family Night.
Earthquakes can happen anywhere, anytime.
An earthquake is a sudden, fast shaking of the earth. One can strike without warning - causing fires, explosions and landslides. Earthquakes happen when rock that is below the earth's surface breaks
and shills. People in all states are at some risk from earthquakes.
and shills. People in all states are at some risk from earthquakes.
Safety Messages for Kids
• "If you're indoors during an earthquake, drop, cover and hold on. Get under a desk, table or bench ... hold on to one of the legs and cover your eyes. If there's no table or desk nearby, sit down against a wall. Pick a safe place where things will not fall on you, away from windows, book-
cases or tall, heavy furniture."
cases or tall, heavy furniture."
• "Wait in your safety spot until the shaking stops, then check to see if you are hurt. Check the people around you too. Move carefully and. watch out for things that have fallen. Be ready for smaller earth-
quakes called aftershocks."
quakes called aftershocks."
• "Be on the lookout for fires. Earthquakes can cause fire alarms and fire sprinklers to go off. If you must leave a building after the shaking stops, use the stairs, not the elevator."
• "If you're outside in an earthquake ... stay outside. Move away from buildings, trees, street lights and power lines. Crouch down and cover your head."
• "If you are in a car, stay there with your seatbelt fastened."
Action Steps for Adults
• Help children understand what to expect in an earthquake and how to protect themselves.
• With children, find safe places in every room of your home or the classroom. Practice "drop, cover and hold on"...getting under a table or other sturdy object. Look for safe places inside and outside of other buildings where you spend time.
• Explain that it is dangerous to run outside when an earthquake happens because falling objects can hurt people.
• Tell children to be prepared for after-shocks - smaller earthquakes that can happen over a period. of weeks (and sometimes months) after the first earthquake. Be sure they know to go to a safe place during aftershocks.
• At home, bolt down water heaters and gas appliances. Place large or heavy objects and fragile items (such as glass or china) on lower shelves. Securely fasten shelves to walls. Brace or anchor high or top-heavy objects.
FEMA Earthquake information: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm
FEMA Earthquake information: http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.shtm
9/27/2011
WATER STORAGE
Store two gallons of water per person per day. One gallon for drinking and cooking, the other for bathing and other needs. Store water supply in a cool dark area on pieces of wood, not directly on concrete or dirt. Put date of storage on your water.
2) 5·7 gallon plastic jugs (FDA approved also)
Obtain storage containers: A good water container is airtight, breakage resistant, and heavy enough to hold water. Containers should stack well and have a lining that will not rust or effect the flavor. A few good choices are:
1.) 30-50 gallon FDA approved food grade plastic barrels
2) 5·7 gallon plastic jugs (FDA approved also)
Do not use plastic jugs that have held milk or juice in them. Milk protein and fruit sugars cannot be adequately removed from these containers and provide an environment for bacterial growth
3.) Two-liter soda pop bottles
4.) Gallon water jugs from store-bought water
*See the FEMA website attachment below for information on containers and how to properly clean used containers for water storage.
Do not store more than fifteen gallons (about 125 lbs.) in any container meant to be portable. Water weighs over eight lbs. per gallon.Obtain a siphon pump, for use with the large water barrels.
PURIFICATION -
Obtain a three-day supply of water per person for your 72-hour kit. Place water in small, portable containers along with extra bleach or filter.
Use household bleach (5.25% hypo chlorite with no additives) when storing water.
The following amounts are suggested:
· 4 drops for two-liter bottles
· 8 drops per gallon
· 1/2 teaspoon for 5 gallons
· 1 Tablespoon for 30 gallons
· '2 Tablespoons for 55 gallons
Some people are afraid that chlorine is not safe for their bodies. The above amounts used to purify water are completely safe. Major cities throughout the world use chlorine to purify water.
Methods tor purifying potentially contaminated water for drinking:
- Boiling: According to the American Red Cross, boiling is the safest method of purifying water: Boil for 8-10 minutes.
- Disinfecting: According to the American Red Cross: "The only agent used to purify water should be household liquid bleach. Add 16 drops of bleach per gallon, stir and let stand for 30 minutes. If the water does not have a slight bleach odor, repeat the dosage and let stand another 15 minutes.
- Filters: Consider obtaining a good water filter or purifier.
Note: Filtering water will not destroy germs or parasite eggs. After water has been filtered, it should be purified using chlorine bleach or by boiling.
A great way to store water is in a variety of containers for example:
Store the majority of your water in 30-55 gallon drums. Store some in 5-7 gallon containers and re-use those two-liter bottles!
OTHER WATER SOURCES -
Problem: Lack of water supply due to environment
Solutions:
Solutions:
· Rivers and Streams
· Ponds and Lakes
· Snow and Ice
· Rainwater
.
These sources are available but, may be contaminated and need some method of.
purification. Other sources of water can be found if a person knows how to look for them.
purification. Other sources of water can be found if a person knows how to look for them.
For example; Ground water .
1.) Most of the moisture can be found on the sloping side of the hills in dry mountain ranges.
2.) Narrow canyons and gullies should be followed up to their heads because small seeps and springs are often located nearby and run only a short distance before drying up.
3.) The water table is usually close to the surface and one can locate it by digging:
· At the base of cliffs and rocks where abnormal amounts of vegetation is
thriving
· In dry mud holes, riverbeds, and the bends of the river
· At the base of large sand dunes on the shady or steep sides
· Anywhere the ground is damp or muddy
· In low spots where patches of salt grass, greasewood, cattails, willows or
elderberries grow
elderberries grow
Obtaining water from soil
· A hole dug in damp or muddy sink area allows water to seep in and collect
· Mud wrung in a shirt or cloth will force water out
· An evaporation sill
Precautions in using water:
- Be thrifty using water
- Nothing should be eaten if water is not available. Eating uses up the body's water reserve.
- Water should be stored in the stomach and not in a canteen (people have died from dehydration with water still in their canteens).
- Water polluted by animals or mud that tastes bad, (but is harmless if boiled.)
- Muddy water can be partially cleared by allowing it to stand overnight, run through several layers of cloth or a grass filter.
- There should be no traveling during the heat of the day and walking should be done slowly, not in a hurry.
*WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WATER STORAGE:
ÉCLAIR CAKE - No Cook Dessert for Family Home Evening Lesson
This is a very quick and simple no bake dessert cake. It uses graham crackers and a pudding mixture. It tastes just like an éclair, but there is enough for a crowd. It is a great recipe for children who are learning to cook. There is no baking Involved or any power kitchen tools. Just a bowl and a spoon'
Prep Time: 25m
Ready in: 4h 25m
Yield: 1 - 13x9 inch pan
Ingredients
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 cups milk
1 (16 ounce) package graham cracker squares
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting
Directions
1. In a medium bowl, thoroughly blend the pudding mix, whipped topping, and milk
2. Arrange a single layer of graham cracker squares in the bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan. Evenly spread half of the pudding mixture over the crackers. Top with another layer of crackers and the remaining pudding mixture. Top with a final layer of graham crackers.
3. Spread the frosting over the whole cake up to the edges of the pan, Cover, and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
FAMILY HOME EVENING LESSON - Family Preparedness
(Our latter day prophets have told us time and time again to be prepared, spiritually as
well as physically for that which is to come. D&C I: 12, 29:8,38:30)
well as physically for that which is to come. D&C I: 12, 29:8,38:30)
Opening song:
Opening Prayer:
Discuss the following ideas with your family in a calm way so as not to frighten them, and then prepare an emergency plan.
Lesson;
If disaster strikes, with so little time, does our family have a plan and know what to do? We
need to Prepare Now!
need to Prepare Now!
Talk about which disaster could happen in your area.
ASK:
a. How can we as a family prepare for each disaster?
b. Is there a way we would be warned of this?
c. Is there an evacuation route for our community?
d. Learn about emergency plans for your work, or children's schools.
e. Discuss with children the dangers of severe weather, fire, earthquakes, and other
emergencies.
emergencies.
Let's talk about how we should respond in a disaster so if ever one happens we will know
what to do. (Let's review what to do at least once a month so we don't forget)
what to do. (Let's review what to do at least once a month so we don't forget)
ACTIVITIES (do activity #1 this week and #2 next week for review)
Activity #1 - First Week
Activity #1 - First Week
Make a floor plan of your home or apartment. Make two escape routes for each room.
Use a different colored highlighter pen to show the location of all the windows, stairways, and
doors. Red mark the emergency supplies for easy location of them. (Fire extinguishers,
smoke detectors, Disaster Supplies Kit, collapsible ladders, first aid kits and utility shut off
points). Use a colored pen to draw a broken line charting the two escape routes for each
room. Mark a place outside of the home where household members should meet. American
Red Cross states in their emergency list to practice emergency evacuation drills at least two
times each year.
doors. Red mark the emergency supplies for easy location of them. (Fire extinguishers,
smoke detectors, Disaster Supplies Kit, collapsible ladders, first aid kits and utility shut off
points). Use a colored pen to draw a broken line charting the two escape routes for each
room. Mark a place outside of the home where household members should meet. American
Red Cross states in their emergency list to practice emergency evacuation drills at least two
times each year.
a. Have Adult teach how to turn off the water, gas and electricity at main switches. (Just show how, don’t actually turn off) |
b. Have a family member post local emergency telephone numbers near or on telephones. |
c. Pick two places for family members to meet in case they are not together during a disaster d. Pick somewhere near your home to meet in case there is a fire. e. Pick somewhere outside your neighborhood to meet in case there is a reason you cannot return to it. |
f. Teach all members of your family how and when to call 911, police and fire, and one local friend or relative and out-of-state call, for family members to call if separated by disaster (it is often easier to call out-of-state than within the area). (Explain to never call 911 for practice, as it WILL bring the emergency squad to your house.) g. Instruct family to turn on the radio for emergency information. (you might need to get a battery operated or wind-up radio) h. Discuss assigning specific tasks to each family members and posting the list. Periodic reviews will insure all things will be accomplished when they are rushed during an emergency.
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