THE 72 HOUR READINESS CHECK LIST

By: Richard--DANIEL and Dr. Adele-SARAH Sydor

A. WATER

How much water to store? What does the Lord Jesus Christ show you for your particular

situation? We buy bottled water from Minnehaha in Hinckley. We're led to keep an extra15 gallons on hand for potable purposes for a 72-hour period. Some years ago, (afterBrunswick lost water for a day) we put water into various plastic containers and store it inthe basement for non-potable purposes. You might want to consider putting aside at leastI gallonlpersonlday. We're led to prepare for only a 72-hour period; many recommend a2-week supply, especially in earthquake country. Again, go as the Lord leads.

To help you, please find a brief discussion on water storage and purification techniques inthe Appendix section "A".

B. FOOD/FOOD EQUIPMENT

For some, the goal here is to set aside a 3-day supply of non-perishable food, preferablyrequiring no refrigeration (cooking or preparation). We're not led at this time to seek toeliminate cooking or preparation. Foods in the form requiring no refrigeration, cooking orpreparation include military "M.R.E.'s" (Meals Ready To Eat) and backpacking freeze-dried foods. MRE's are harder to get these days and more expense than ordinary cannedgoods. The freeze-dried foods keep longer, are easily obtained but are quite pricey. We'resetting aside and rotating through the inventory of ordinary canned goods etc.Canned foods to consider:• tuna fish• various fishes• Meats: ham, beef, etc.• stews• soups• smoked or dried meats• canned or freeze dried vegetables\canned or dried fruits• juices• peanut butter• canned nuts• MIRE' s• Freeze Dried FoodsOther Considerations:• Paper Plates, cups, plastic forks etc. to reduce using water to wash plates• Non-electric can opener or GI "P-38"• Portable stove such as a Coleman stove, (or sterna or butane/propane stove) and fuel• Wood stove (in winter)• Compact multi-fuel backpacker's stove and fuel

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If continuity of water supply is not critical, andlor it's possible to have access to hot waterthen the emphasis on paper plates can be relaxed. But in an emergency situation, mostlikely the critical issue is power and so water and large quantities of hot water may be aproblem, unless you have a gas stove. What does Jesus Christ show you?

When cooking, please remember ventilation considerations. Never use a charcoal briquettestove indoors and also be careful with kerosene heaters as well. Having a fire extinguisheris excellent and worthy of consideration and is listed below.

To help you, there is a brief discussion in the Appendix, section "B".

C. LIGHT

Even a candle can lift the spirits during a power out. One Flashlight per person would begood to work towards. Here are some ideas to consider, pray about and act upon as JesusChrist shows you:

• Waterproof, Industrial type heavy duty Flashlight• Extra Batteries, bulbs

• "Q" Beam High Intensity Portable Flashlight• Kerosene, Aladdin type lamp(s) and extra lamp oil• Coleman lanterns, spare mantles and special fuel• Dietz old fashion Amishlrailroad Iantern--uses K-] kerosene or ordinary kerosene• Candles, candle holders, candle lamps• Generator Flashlight

Always be careful when using non-electrical light and heatn Fire extinguisher

D. SHELTER

The Lord Jesus Christ has shown us to be prepared to "weather" a 72 hour storm relatedemergency in our home (yes, pun is intended). We aren't led to prepare for a contingencyinvolving fleeing the home. The following ideas are for consideration and prayer arepredicate upon holding our ground where we live, as led by the Lord Jesus Christ.

1. Emergency Heat for a room in the houseKerosene Heater? and fuelWood Stove? and wood

2. Keeping Warm in dead of winter in the home with little or no heat.Warm ClothingExtra Bedding? Sleeping Bags

3, Fuels• Matches, Wooden• Candles• K- I Kerosene• Lamp Oil• Coleman Fuel

Be careful of carbon monoxide, always ventilate, especially with stoves and lanterns. TheAppendix, section "CID" contains information on fuel consumption and burning times.

4. Toiletries/SanitationWe take our every day conveniences For granted. Keeping clean and fresh is aconsideration. You can't flush the toilet with storage water. Also, powers outs, if severeenough and long enough eventually affect water supply.

• Makeshift Toilet, if water is off, made out of 5-gallon plastic pail.• Deodorant/Disinfectant• Trash container with lid and plastic bag/ties, etc.

E. COMMUNICATIONS

• Small AM/FM radio -- Highly Recommended• Extra Batteries• Short-wave Radio - usually carries the above AM/FM plus other communications

bands -- Also Highly Recommended• Handheld Scanner? For monitoring police/fire, state police and D.O.T.• CB Radio --can run off auto battery

F. FIRST AID KIT/MEDICATIONS

Go with what you usually carry in the home. If you want to upgrade as the Lord leads,then consult the Appendix, section "F" for a listing. If you consult the list, then go withwhat the Lord Jesus Christ shows you to acquire and put away.

G. TOOLS

This is not a prime area for focus short term but is longer term. What you may alreadyhave around the house assembled in one place, in case it is needed.

• Small hand axe or hatchet• axe• hammer• shovel• camp knifelhunting knife

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• small bow saw• pliers, wire cutting --insulated• hacksaw and blades• adjustable pliers --insulated• needle nose pliers --insulated• screwdrivers• crowbar• adjustable crescent wrench• knife sharpening stuff• axe Stolle• splitting maul and wedges

H. ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Boy Scout Fieldbook• Preparedness and "Survival Books"--practical skills books, etc.• Plastic Bags with ties

I. SOURCES

Most of what you'd need to prepare can be found economically, locally. The mainproblem comes with book sources. These are best ordered by mail from those specializingin preparedness titles.

Other items to have on handPlastic sheeting

Duct TapeToilet Paper

Source for food emer enc supplies:

Emergency Essentials653 N. 1500 WestOrem, UT 840571-800-999-1863www.BePreDared.com

The Luggable Loo* sells for $16.99(*bucket for toilet with enzyme pack)

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APPENDIX

SECTION:A. WATVRWater should be stored as the Lord Jesus Christ leads you, prior to possible troubles. In moderateweather, a person engaged in sedentary activities, consuming a low protein diet, requires aminimum of 1/2 gallon per day for drinking and food preparation. Using this as a very rough guide,a 14-day supply would be 7 gallons minimum, and for a 72 hour period would be 1 and 1/2 gallons

minimum.

Water coming out of your tap should be safe enough to store as is. If there is any question aboutthe water's purity, then it must be purified before it is used or stored.

How to Purify WaterBoil iThe best way to purify is to boil the water vigorously for 5-14 minutes, which kills the bacteria,etc. This drives oxygen out of the water thereby reducing its taste. A fresher taste can be impartedafter shaking the water in a closed container until tiny bubbles are visible boils it.

WARNING -- It is possible to purify water with 2% tincture of iodine, as iodine is a veryeffective disinfectant, but be advised that iodined water is best not consumed by women who arepregnant or may be pregnant. This Appendix nil not address this method.

Use of Chlorine Bleach -Chlorine in the form of common household bleach, 5,25% sodium hypochlorite is generallyeffective. It is not effective against the hepatitis carrier found in sewage polluted water sources asfound during floods. However, it is effective for purifying and preser ving tap water for immediate

use and storage. Do not use Chlorox or any bleach which contains any additives such as perfumes,etc. If you need use bleach, then only use 5.25% sodium hvpochlorite under emergency conditions.

Use Levels of 5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite:2 Drops/ quart clear water4 drops! quart cloudy water8-drops! gallon clear water16 drops gallon cloudy water1/2-tsp.! 5 gallons clear water1 tsp.15 gallons cloudy water

After treatment, let stand for 30 min if water is warm and 1 hour if water is cold. If the waterdoesn't have a residual chlorine smell, then repeat the procedure. If after treatment the second time.there is no residual chlorine smell. Then the chlorine solution is suspect and must be considered notto be effective. The quality of the water would also be suspect and should not be consumed orused. Chlorine smell and taste evaporates after 24 hours if stored open.

FiltersThere are filters, which can be used to purify water without boiling, or chlorine or iodine treatment.Firms in the "Preparedness" outfits section carry these. The Katadyn units are quite expensive, butare used widely fioni the Red Cross to the U. S. Special Forces and NATO.

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Water Storage and Shelf LifeWater should be stored in clean, preferably plastic containers, and filled to within 1 inch of themouth/top of the container, 5-gallon capacity is a good size. When stored in clean containers andfree of bacteria at the time of storage, tap water will remain safe.

Water quality as it comes out of the tap varies from place to place, and no set rule for shelf lifeexists. To remain on the safe side, rotate your water stocks regularly. Better still, buy 5 gallonbottled water and rotate this via daily home use and replacement. The ultimate would be to alsoacquire a military/Red Cross quality water filter for all contingencies. Again, the focus on thisoutline is for simple water storage of either tap water or commercially bottled water. Catastrophicemergency purification of severely polluted water is not considered herein. Specific "survival"books would address that issue. (See Boy Scout Field Book, military survival handbooks and RedCross publications [or old Civil Defense publications, if you can still find any'}).

B. FOOD -- -CANNED GOODS

While dehydrated, freeze dried, MRE's or bulk foods are a possibility, we'll only address the shelflife of commonly available canned and packaged foods. It's best to simply rotate your stocks asnormally done in the home pantry, but some may set aside some food along with other emergencysupplies in one place elsewhere. In that case. some canned goods may be set aside and easilyforgotten about. To help in determining consumability is the following. Date your canned goods.Keep the food as cool as possible, as in a cool, dark place. Assuming a storage temperature of 74Faverage, the listing below are estimates of useful, nutritious storage life. The longer canned goodsare stored without use, the greater the loss of flavor, texture, and nutritive value. The rate ofchange doubles as storage temperature rises 18degrees F. 50 F storage would hold 4 times longerthan say 80F. Any cans that are not bulged or leaking can be used, but the older the can the lessfood value and palatability.

Canned Containers:DAIRY PRODUCTS (EVAPORATED MILK ETC.) 12 MONTHSMEATS (BEEF, CHICKEN, HAM, LUNCH MEAT, PORK, TURKEY) 18 MONTHSFISH 12 MONTHSVEGETABLES 18 MONTHSFRUITS (APPLESAUCE, APRICOTS, CITRUS. PEACHES PEARS, PINEAPPLES, PLUM)

12-18 MONTHBERRIES 6 MONTHSCHERRIES 6-12 MONTHSCITRUS JUICES 6-8 MONTHSSOUPS 18-36 MONTHNUTS COFFEE, TEA, COCOA 18 MONTHSPaper/Plastic/Cardboard Containers:BOUILLON CUBES, CEREALS, OILS, LARDS, PUDDINGS 12 MONTHSBEVERAGE POWDERS 24 MONTHSJELLIES 24-36 MONTHPEANUT BUTTER 24-36 MONTHCRACKERS. PRETZELS 36 MONTHSSPICES 24 MONTHS

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CID. LIGHT/SHELTER

A gallon of "Coleman" fuel burned in a 2 mantle Coleman lantern should last about 40 hours.Burning for 5 hours per day would need about a pint per day or 1 gallon for about a week.

Coleman now is offering "dual fuel" lanterns (and stoves). They use the special Coleman fuel orregular unleaded gasoline. If you don't already have Coleman equipment and Jesus shows you toacquire it, then the dual fuel approach is much more flexible strategically.

An old-fashioned kerosene lantern with a 1-inch wick will burn for about 45 hours on 1 quart ofkerosene. Burning at the rate of 5 hours/day, you will need 1/4 pint per day or i quart per week.

The old-fashioned kerosene lamp designed for in-house use uses the more refined lamp oils.

However, the old fashioned "Dietz" RailroadiAmish lamps can use the more refined kerosene aswell as charcoal lighter fluid, K-I Kerosene or ordinary kerosene fuel.

A two-battery flashlight utilizing standard batteries will give continuous light with new batteriesfor 5-6 hours. Intermittent use with new batteries will yield 7-8 hours or so. You can keep batteriesin freezer or refrigerator to prolong life.

Tallow candles burn longer than wax candles. They are harder to find, but a six inch 1/2 inchdiameter candle will cast 3 hours.

Coleman 2 burner stoves running 4 hours per day will need 1 quart per day.

F. FIRST AID KITThis suggested listing is geared towards longer term considerations. Pray about it and see whatJesus Christ would show you to do, if anything. [Being a former Army Medical Corpsman, circa.1970, influences this.]

Beyond your recular medicine chest y ou might consider the following:Sterile dressings 2x2, 4x4, 6x6Teifa Non Stick padsPost Op SpongesAce bandages. 2 and 3 inch widths to hold dressingsGauze RollsMuslin Triangular bandagesBand AidsTranspore Surgical TapeBandage scissorsTourniquetSplintsInstant Hot PackInstant Cold Pack"First Aid Book"---Highly Recommended!!Rubbing Alcohol

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Saline Solution or SaltLiquid Soap, like PhisodermTincture of Green SoapThermometer -Oral and RectalVaselineSafety PinsOlive oil in via] -for prayer/anointing.

Your local drug store/pharmacy should have everything you need. This is not meant to be a totallycomplete listing, but a starting point for prayer to see what the Lord would have you do. Morecomplete listings of what is contained in typical kits eaui be seen in the suggested catalogsmentioned previously. Hope this helps you get started.

Ready Made Resources is good sources for medical supplies, as well as JRH EnterprisesNationally, there are a number of medical supply outfits

selling via mail order; you'll find them in the Making the Best of Basics book's "Compendium ofPreparedness Sources".

You might want to write this outfit as well---Stat Medical Supply Company4555 South 300 West 4500Murray, Utah 84) 07(800)-223-6176

SUGGESTED PRAYERS

Oh Heavenly Father GOD, we come before Your Throne of Grace, Mercy,Compassion, Loving Kindness and Majesty in JESUS' CHRIST'S Name and underthe BLOOD of JESUS CHRIST. Father we ask in JESUS Name for Your specialprotection for me and my family, my loved ones and friends in the comingjudgments. As You keep us safe in Your loving care also keep my home andpossessions in Your care and keeping as You keep us in Your care and keeping.

Quicken me by Your HOLY SPIRIT to know, discern and recognize the warningsigns and lead me by Your HOLY SPIRIT in what You would have me do. In allkeep us in the Hollow of Your Hand, Thank You Father GOD for every answer to myprayers. Amen.

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