Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Ark Prep 101 - August

LEGUME MONTH
One Year Per Person
  • 60 pounds legumes: pork and beans, refried beans, peanut butter, chili, nuts, canned and dried beans

Three Months Per Person
  • 15 pounds legumes

ADDITIONAL ITEMS
  • Alternate sources of light

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
  • Review emergency contact list both in and out of town
  • Update personal records and home inventory for insurance purposes
  • Designate a family meeting place in and outside the neighborhood
  • Know neighbors you are to check on and to whom to report
  • Have a financial plan for staying out of debt and savings

INVENTORY AND EVALUATE
  • Stored emergency batteries - replace if needed

MONTH SAFETY TASKS
  • Check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Check fire extinguisher(s)
  • Perform safety check of home
  • Check for footwear under beds (in case of an earthquake)

(Source: P. Brown, Meadows Ward)

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