Food
Storage
Storage
We are asked to store 2 gallons per person per day of what substance?
What is water.
This is a suggested method for storing vegetables and fruits for longer periods of time.
What is canning OR drying.
This is the keystone of our religion.
What is the Book of Mormon.
We are told it is best to keep these in a waterproof/fireproof safe or somewhere off the premises of our homes.
What are important documents (birth certificates, Wills, insurance information, s.s. cards, etc.)
We are told by the late Prophet, President Hinckley, that if we have this "...even though it be small, then should storms howl about your head, you will have shelter for your wives and children and peace in your hearts."
What is a financial reserve.
Basic Storage, Emergency Storage, and Expanded Storage are considered the 3 what's of Home Storage?
What are categories.
You are allowed to keep 2 of these within city limits, and are allowed to keep as many as you wish outside of city limits.
What are chickens OR hens.
Each person in our home should have one of these, and they should be portable and placed where we can lay hold of them at a moment's notice.
What are 72-hour Kits.
This is the first step towards smart financial management and freedom.
What is paying tithes and offerings.
This type of storage would include foods and other daily essentials to supply total nutrition needs and allow for variety and personal preferences. It includes spices, sweets, and many other short-term storage foods.
What is Expanded Storage.
This is a great way to enrich the diets of those in your family. Anyone can have one of these in some capacity. Brother Penhallegon loves them, and Bishop Richins has challenged each of us to have one!
What is a garden.
We believe these are first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; and fourth, Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.
What are the First Principles and Ordinances of the Gospel.
In the event of an emergency, these may be used - with approval from our Stake President - as Emergency Shelters.
What are LDS meetinghouses OR chapels, etc.
When establishing a budget, we can use what is called a "Budget Worksheet", which we can find on this site.
What is providentliving.org OR lds.org
This is the best way to promote spiritual preparedness as a couple, and one of Bishop's favorite principles. HINT: moo
What is to be equally yoked.
If regular communication systems fail in the event of an emergency, Bishop's Storehouses and some Stake Centers are equipped with one of these.
What is a satellite telephone.
We are advised to store 300 lbs per person of these food storage items per year.
What are grains.
Home Production by the Church's standards is made up of these 3 things.
What are gardening, sewing, and making household items.
In October of 2005, Elder Henry B. Eyring told us that these were the keys to spiritual preparedness as a family.
What is to start early and be steady.
Families should designate one of these close to their home and away from their home in the event that they are unable to return home for any reason.
What is an Emergency Family Meeting Place.
This has been developed as a teaching tool for families to help their children understand the importance of being financially responsible and fiscal-minded.
What is "One for the Money: Guide to Family Finance"