Some Things the Kearney Ward Sisters Learned

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In the 2006/2007 Ice Storm

by: Shanon Matson

(2nd place in our HFPE Give-away)

Some Things the Kearney Ward Sisters Learned

1) Water is your biggest issue.

a. Store it in 2 liter bottles.
b. Store it in Laundry detergent bottles so you can use them to wash your hands. (best if they are the big ones with the push spouts.)
c. If you can, fill your bathtub up with water/snow so you can use it to flush your toilets. (you may have to melt the snow)
d. Place your water bottles in the freezer so you can use them to keep some items cold if it is necessary.
e. Store distilled water is it purer.
f. If you have canning jars that are not used, fill them with “canned” water to keep the water and them in use.
g. Have some canteens on hand. If you do have to leave, they will be easier to carry.
h. 2 liter bottles with a rope attached can be used in case of emergency

2) 72 hour kits

a. Have a list of items that you have in your kit so you know when you need to replace food/water/clothing, activities, etc.
b. Use 5 gallon buckets
c. Use back packs for smaller children so they can “help”
d. Use sports duffle bags
e. Rotate your contents at General conference time (twice a year)

3) Food

a. Store foods that everyone will eat.
b. Gradually bring whole wheat into your diet (otherwise if you are forced to use the whole wheat it will upset your digestive system
c. Find a friend to go in on an order for bulk at Cash-Wa or Sam’s club
d. Go through your refrigerator and make 1 pot meals with things that will go together before they spoil, for example, meat, veggies, pasta for a quick stew or pot casserole, top with cheese.
e. You may need to keep an updated list of foods in your freezer so if it goes bad you will have the contents for your insurance company.

4) Misc. Items of business.

a. Store your batteries in your flashlights, radio’s, lanterns, upside down
b. Put all of your flashlights, emergency lights and radios in a Rubbermaid container keep all together-sizes of batteries you need.
c. See if you can find a wind up radio/flashlight/charger
d. Put up a tent to keep the heat in one area.
e. Have a portable D.V.D. player. Get a power booster that can be used in a vehicle. (plug in lighter outlet, on the other end has reg. Plug)
f. Have games, card games, board games that your family loves to play, ENJOY EACH OTHER.
g. Store you FUEL in 5 gallon containers, not all cars can be siphoned.
h. Your Camping equipment should be used in Open Air (stoves, etc)

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