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Tuscaloosa Stake Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints Emergency Preparedness Summary

Stake Emergency Preparedness Plan Outline
In order to be self-reliant members of the Bessemer Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day should be prepared, organized as individuals, families, and church units for a variety of emergencies or disasters that will happen. As we become prepared to be self-reliant we are prepared to help others both physically and spiritually in our area. Building faith is a critical aspect of preparation as trials are a reality in the world we live. The scriptures teach: "if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear" (D&C 38:30) We start gaining confidence in being self-reliant by showing faith in the Lord as we pay a full-tithe and an honest fast offering.

Key areas to plan for:

Basic essentials-

A communication plan
All family members are trained on, to know how to contact, where to find and place to gather in an emergency.

72 Hour Kit
72 hour kit for each member of the family member that includes a backpack with emergency contacts and copies of essential documents (insurance policy numbers and contacts, birth certificates, prescriptions, etc.), one change clothes, underwear, shoes and socks.

Emergency money
Plan on having quick access to emergency money. ATM cards or credit cards might not work in all emergencies.

Maps of the local shelters.

Scriptures
The scriptures give us answers in times of trial.

Basic Food and Water
Emergency preparedness meals and water that can be transported quickly.

A radio, batteries, paper pencil.

Emergency blankets.

Training
It is good to train ahead of time so that you are familiar with actions you might take.

Emergency Preparedness Family Council
Families should meet periodically to plan how best to serve each other during challenging times.

Lessons should be held during family home evenings, or on other days, to help family members become more aware of emergency response and self-reliance.

Make plans to teach your family roles and family responsibilities that might be required when needed.

Some additional links to help train the family:

Emergency Preparedness: 3 Tips To Get Started

Emergency Preparedness Video

Study Manual

FaithCommand