Farmington West Provident Living

Here is an excerpt from the Farmington Utah West Stake Emergency Plan v.4 regarding Flooding. Page 15 4.6 FLOODS: BEFORE: 1. Find out if your residence is in a probable flood plain. Make plans what to do, where to go. 2. Store emergency supplies: water, food, first aid, medications, documents, radio, flashlights etc. 3. Listen to the radio or TV for changing weather conditions. 4. Place sandbags, lumber, plastic sheeting etc. in strategic places. (Sandbags should be stacked away from the building far enough to avoid damaging the walls.) 5. Make sure vehicles are at least 1⁄2 full in case of evacuation. 6. Prepare for evacuation. 7. Move valuables to an upper floor or as high as possible. DURING: 1. Stay calm. 2. If there is time, disconnect all gas and electric appliances. Shut off the main water valve to keep contaminated water from entering the house. Also shut off the power at the main breaker. Remember, if you shut off the gas, a professional will have to come turn it back on. 3. I

The focus this month is on "Emergency Kits".  There are many options and many ways to customize kits to fit you and your family's needs.  By creating your own kits, not only can you save money, you will have a kit specific to each person in your family and not a "one size fits all" arrangement of items.  Be sure to change out food and clothing at least once a year if not every 6 months.  Kids grow (as do adults, to be honest)  My 35 year old son will no longer fit in his 4T sweat suit from his original emergency kit.  He has his own current kit now, phew! We recommend to have a kit for each family member and a larger "family kit" with shelter, cooking supplies, heat, light and sanitation, as well as a larger more complete first aid kit. There are many lists and helps found here on the BLOG under Emergency Prep > Emergency Kits   Check it out for ideas, getting started, updating, etc. of your emergency preparedness kits.