I'm sorry I didn't post this idea in time for Easter. I literally recieved the inspiration around 9 or 10:00 Easter Eve. I was stuffing eggs the next morning. For the list I simply took a 72 hr. kit list I found on the internet and modified it into a checklist for updating:
72 HOUR UPDATE CHECK LIST
o WATER
o FOOD
o RADIO FUNCTIONING
o BEDDING ACCESSIBLE
o WORKING FLASHLIGHT
o BATTERIES
o MOIST TOWELETTES
o MEDICATIONS
o FIRST AID SUPPLIES
o PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS
o PAPER SUPPLIES Replenished
o CAMERA. Disposable camera
to record damage.
o CASH IN SMALL CHANGE
o UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
o UPDATED MAPS
o UPDATED MEDICAL HISTORY LISTS
Notice that the only things on the list are things that need updating or replacing, not all the things they need in their kits:
The message I shared was that, updating our 72 hour kits semi-annually (during General Conference month) is important. General Conference month is a good time mark for this since it happens every six months. I then encouraged them, as I always do, to plan a family camping trip or outing where they put their kits to use to ensure they have everything they need in them. Then to add anything they find lacking. I then offered them the opportunity that if need be, they could ask me for a 72 hour kit list if they don't already have one put together. I did an Enrichment night on 72 kits where the initial list was passed out and explained. These reminders are just follow ups to that Enrichment night. Since there is always change going on in wards, we need to be mindful of those that may not have recieved the origional information. Our ward, for instance, has just recently had a boundary change where we recieved several new families and we have had many new convert baptisms. I look at it as an opportunity to educate them as well. Let me know if you have any further insight. I will be sharing this upcoming handout shortly...till then, continue to be thinking-- Providently! :)
72 HOUR UPDATE CHECK LIST
o WATER
o FOOD
o RADIO FUNCTIONING
o BEDDING ACCESSIBLE
o WORKING FLASHLIGHT
o BATTERIES
o MOIST TOWELETTES
o MEDICATIONS
o FIRST AID SUPPLIES
o PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS
o PAPER SUPPLIES Replenished
o CAMERA. Disposable camera
to record damage.
o CASH IN SMALL CHANGE
o UPDATED EMERGENCY CONTACT LIST
o UPDATED MAPS
o UPDATED MEDICAL HISTORY LISTS
Notice that the only things on the list are things that need updating or replacing, not all the things they need in their kits:
The message I shared was that, updating our 72 hour kits semi-annually (during General Conference month) is important. General Conference month is a good time mark for this since it happens every six months. I then encouraged them, as I always do, to plan a family camping trip or outing where they put their kits to use to ensure they have everything they need in them. Then to add anything they find lacking. I then offered them the opportunity that if need be, they could ask me for a 72 hour kit list if they don't already have one put together. I did an Enrichment night on 72 kits where the initial list was passed out and explained. These reminders are just follow ups to that Enrichment night. Since there is always change going on in wards, we need to be mindful of those that may not have recieved the origional information. Our ward, for instance, has just recently had a boundary change where we recieved several new families and we have had many new convert baptisms. I look at it as an opportunity to educate them as well. Let me know if you have any further insight. I will be sharing this upcoming handout shortly...till then, continue to be thinking-- Providently! :)
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