5 Basic Steps in Preparing for an uncertain future

To survive an initial major disaster or hardship it is suggested that we have the following basic items of physical preparation:

1- Water
* 50 gallons of stored water per household or 14 gallons per person ... whichever is greater,
* This will get you through the initial stage until you can find other means of water. (i.e. canals, streams, snow, roof tops, etc.),
* Water should be your first consideration in as much as you can live without food for a short period of time but not without water.

2- Food
* 1 year's basic food supply per person in the household,
* Do not forget special dietary needs of the young, the elderly, the sick and pets.

3- Sanitation Needs
* provisional toilet,
* methods of cleanup with or without water (this water is not part of the above 50 gallons),
* pest control devices and methods.

4- Medical
* 1 basic first-aid kit per household,
* Include special medical needs and medications for all members of household.

5- Fuel
* a provisional way of keeping warm that is not dependent on electricity or natural gas (i.e. extra blankets, sleeping bags, coats, gloves, hats, space heaters, wood for fireplace, generators, etc.),
* Remember in Utah county you cannot legally store more that 30 gallons of flammable liquid.
* There is a 500 pound limit on storage of flammable gas, such as propane and butane.