Emergency Shelter

Much of the planning and preparation that we need to focus on, or that we have become very aware of lately is that of a food supply that we can "live off of" in the time of need.  We have been counseled by the prophets for years to obtain and store a supply of food and necessities for when needed in times of unemployment or financial crisis, extended inclement weather, earthquake, power outage or as we have been experiencing this past year, pandemic & quarantine, etc.   During these type of struggles, just having "supplies" on hand is great, however, if an event includes evacuation from our homes, we need to have added another level of preparedness to our supply.  In the case of evacuation and "no place to go", we must consider the possibility of retreating to the hills, or maybe the city will allow use of the local public parks.  We need to be prepared to bring our own equipment, food and shelter.

So this week, let's look at some ideas for shelter... outside of our homes.

Look at  lightweight tents designed for backpacking and add one or two to your emergency supply kit.  These tents are usually designed for 1-2 persons, so add as many as needed for your family, in the future or if you have a large family, you may want to consider adding a good quality family sized tent to your camping gear.

Consider some of the long term shelter options. Although generally more expensive, they are mostly of higher durability and some are equipped to use an approved stove or heat source inside, or have an attached vestibule for cooking.