Sheltering in Place
Keeping at minimum, at least one week of non-perishable food and water on hand for emergencies like storms, ice, power outages, infrastructure interruptions and martial law.
What is an emergency food supply?
A basic emergency bag that often contains flashlights, medications, snacks, water, cell phone chargers, copies of documents, foil blanket and a book or card games.
What is a go bag?
About two-thirds of adults in the United States do NOT have this document that says who receives their belongings after death.
What is a will?
This binder or notebook contains legal documents, passwords, insurance information, account lists, contacts, and detailed instructions for loved ones after an emergency or death.
What is a next-of-kin binder?
First Timothy 5:8 says that anyone who fails to provide for family has denied this and is worse than unbeliever.
What is the faith?
During storms or emergencies, checking on elderly neighbors is one practical modern example of obeying this command from Jesus.
What is “Love your neighbor as yourself”?
The minimum recommendation is one gallon per person per day of this essential item.
What is water?
AAA recommends always keeping this important vehicle item above one quarter full and half full when inclement weather is predicted.
What is your gas tank?
In Kentucky, this legal document allows someone to make medical decisions for you and communicate your end-of-life wishes is you cannot speak for yourself
What is a Living Will Directive?
Even after death, thoughtful preparation for this gathering can become a final testimony of faith and love to family and friends.
What is a funeral or celebration of life service?
This Old Testament leader stored grain during seven good years to prepare for seven years of famine.
Who is Joseph?
The Good Samaritan did not just offer “thoughts and prayers” — he provided these two practical forms of help.
What are medical care and shelter?
In addition to food and water, these items can add an additional layer of comfort and convenience.
What is are generators, camp stove, propane heater, or power sources for cell phones?
Preparedness experts recommend keeping this type of kit in your vehicle with items like water, a flashlight, phone charger, jumper cables, blanket, and basic first aid supplies.
What is a car emergency kit?
Experts recommend doing these things every three to five years after marriages, deaths, moves and major life changes.
What is reviewing wills, trusts, powers of attorneys and beneficiaries?
This is the person who should know where your important documents are located before something happens — not after.
Who is your trusted contact or next of kin?
Noah spent decades building this giant object before the rain ever started.
What is the ark?
Sharing generators, food, chainsaws, or freezer space after a storm is a modern example of this Christian virtue.
What is generosity?
Emergency preparedness experts still recommend keeping this non-digital item in your home and vehicle.
What is a written contact list?
If family members become separated during an emergency, experts recommend having one designated out-of-town version of this.
What is an emergency contact person?
Without this legal authority, even loving adult children may struggle to help parents manage finances during illness or incapacity.
What is a financial power of attorney?
Jesus demonstrated thoughtful preparation from the cross when He entrusted His mother Mary into the care of this disciple.
Who was John?
Jesus told this parable about bridesmaids who either prepared ahead with oil or showed up unprepared.
What is the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
Galatians 6:2 tells believers to do this for one another — which includes helping during hard times.
What is bearing one another's burdends?
Proverbs 6 praises this tiny creature because it stores provisions ahead of time instead of waiting for disaster.
What is the ant?
This proverb teaches that wise people recognize potential trouble ahead and prepare for it rather than ignoring warning signs.
What is Proverbs 27:12?
Contrary to popular belief, this legal tool is not just for the wealthy, avoids probate and ensures privacy.
What is a trust?
This modern problem has caused many families to lose access to photos, banking, subscriptions, and even utility accounts after a loved one dies.
What are missing passwords?
This Old Testament verse says, "Set your house in order," making it fitting them verse for wills, next-of-kin binders, and emergency preparation.
What is Isaiah 38:1?
Preparation in the Bible is not about fear — it is about this biblical principle of wisely caring for people entrusted to us.
What is stewardship?