September

Water is the single most important item in any emergency storage plan.

Water Storage: Obtain containers to store water for basic storage. Have them filled. Basic Water storage is 14 gallons per person for 2 weeks.

Spiritual:  President Hinckley October 2005 Conference:
We have built grain storage and storehouses and stocked them with the necessities of life in the event of a disaster. But the best storehouse is the family storeroom. In words of revelation the Lord has said, "organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing."
Our people for three-quarters of a century have been counseled and encouraged to make such preparations as will assure survival should a calamity come.
We can set aside some water, basic food, medication, and clothing to keep us warm. We ought to have a little money laied aside in case of a rainy day.

Family:  Family Home Evening Ideas-

• Recycle stored water yearly. Empty water containers and refill with fresh water. Use recycled water wisely.
• Learn how to purify water. Try some water purification tablets. Teach your children how to use them.

Physical:

• Drink 64-96 oz of water per day. If you want a challenge, try drinking how much you weigh in oz. Example: if you weigh 150 lbs drink 150 oz of water.

72 hour kit: 

• Containers: containers should be waterproof and easy to carry. (i.e. backpacks, tote bags, garbage bags, suitcases, duffel bags, foot lockers, 5 gallon bucket with lids, etc.)
• Water: water is the single most important item in your kit. Allow at least 1 gallon per person per day. 
• Items for your kit: plastic 2 liter bottles, strap to carry containers, water purification tablets. 

Recipes:

Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread 

2 c. sugar

1 c oil

3 eggs

2 zucchini (unpeeled/grated)

14 tsp baking bowder

3 c while wheat flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

3 tsp cinnamon

3 tsp vanilla

1/2 c chopped nuts

Mix sugar, oil, eggs, zucchini and vanilla in large bowl. Sift together in separate bowl whole wheat, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and baking powder. Add dry ingredients to first bowl, stirring to combine will. Add chopped nuts. Fill greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 350 for 45-60 min. It will make 2 loaves. 

Water Purification:

Boiling: This is the safest method. Boil vigorously for 2-3 min to destroy bacteria. Impove taste by pouring water from clean container to another clean container to aerate water.

Bleach Method: Use household bleach with hypochorite. Caution: Be sure hypochlorite is the only active ingredient. Add bleach to water and let stand for 30 min. After 30 min, water should have a distinct chlorine taste or smell.

Water Quantity	Water condition	Quantity of Bleach
1 quart	Clear	2 drops
1 quart	Cloudy	4 drops
1/2 gal	Clear	4 drops
1/2 gal	Cloudy	8 drops
1 gal	Clear	6 drops
1 gal	Cloudy	16 drops
5 gal	Clear	1/2 tsp
5gal	Cloudy	1 tsp

Iodine: use to purify small quantities of water. The taste is not delightful, but the water is safe to use.

Water Quantity	Water condition	Quantity of Iodine
1 quart	Clear	3 drops
1 quart	Cloudy	6 drops
1/2 gal	Clear	6 drops
1/2 gal	Cloudy	12 drops
1 gal	Clear	12 drops
1 gal	Cloudy	24 drops