Along with the batteries in the smoke detectors - there is a few other things that we can do during conference time to help us be prepared. The church has moved away from focusing on the food factor of the 72 hour kits (that doesn't mean you can't have food in yours) - and wants you to think of what your specific family needs would be during a crisis. Conference would be a good time to check the sizes of the clothes you have in your kits (and diapers!!!). Also - WATER. The stake has a strong focus on WATER and I will be posting on this topic shortly. Do you have portable water for a 72 hour kit AND how fresh is your water in your 55 gallon barrells? (By the way, if you have the barrells and they are empty, what are you waiting for - fill them right now - just with tap water - you will be so glad that you did.) Also, we are toying around with the idea of having people post any old clothes that they would be willing to donate to 72 hour kits. For example, I might have an infant sleeper that would be perfect for someone's 72 hour kit... Just an idea.
Have fun!

I was sent a great blog entry that got my creative juices flowing, and in looking at the other posts - wow - what a tremendous resource. Click here to see the specific blog post and I will set up a link to the entire blog on the side bar. Happy preparing!