A few things to think about this month regarding preparedness:
Consider the fires to the west of our Stake. Many members of our Stake were affected. Some with evacuation or threat of evacuation. Some with fear of property loss or difficulties in evacuation due to events of the days prior. Remember the earthquake in 2020? Did you have family members affected that may have needed to come to you? Are you ready to receive? Just some thoughts. Preparedness works both ways.
Power outage. Did you know where your light sources were? Fresh batteries?
Think about what to have in a "go bag". Being prepared to evacuate is as simple as having lists written for what needs to be gathered in the event of evacuation. How much warning will you have? Make a list of items in order of importance, so that you will be able to gather the most important items even with the shortest of notice. A small evacuation bag for each member of the household is handy to grab and only needs the essentials for a day or two. A change of clothing (sweats are great!), medications, hygiene supplies, water and a few snacks. At least one of you should have a small first aid kit. If you are to be evacuated for an unknown amount of time and need to take your camping gear, have it organized in an area where you can access it for packing the car. Most of the time, evacuation means going to a family members home or hotel and necessary items can be purchased if out of the home longer than your go bag covers.
See the Emergency Planning tab (under Emergency Prep) on the Blog menu for more ideas and checklists for evacuation essentials.
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