It's Time To . . .

"Batten Down the Hatches!"

At least I think that's how they say it!

Water Heaters, Ovens, Bookcases, Refrigerators, Freezers,

and Television Sets all need to be strapped to walls to prevent

tipping and shifting during an earthquake.

If you have a gas stove, straps

are very important.

An earthquake can cause the stove to shift

causing the gas lines to move and break.

Cupboard doors should have latches to keep

dishes and glasses from falling out.

Use Picture Hook Hangers

to securely hang pictures.

Hooks along with a little Museum Wax will

keep pictures in place during an earthquake.

Museum Wax can also be used to

anchor collectibles and keepsakes to shelves.

Each person should keep a pair of shoes

and a flashlight by the bed.

This will help to prevent cuts from broken glass.

Flashlights will offer comfort to little ones

and provide needed light in a power outage.

So...

Go through YOUR house and

BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES!

All of the items listed above

can be found in your local hardware store.

Earthquake Prep!

I don't know about you,

but I haven't slept very well since

the earthquake in Japan!

I have worried myself sick hoping

that I have done my part to teach

earthquake preparedness...

I believe it's time for a review!

Here's what I have learned from my

Japanese brother's experience.

My brother Akira sent a text at 1:30 the morning

of the earthquake letting us know he was OK, and that he loved us.

He ended up spending 3 days in his office in Tokyo

before he was able to get home to his wife and two sons.

Their story was featured on the Channel 5 News with Carol Mikita.

Here's a link to that story:

Quake Brings Two Families Back Together
You can watch the clip and read the story if you want
to know even more of the details!

Akira made the difficult decision to send his wife and sons

to Utah to live with my parents because things

in Japan are so dangerous right now.

We are so glad to have them here with us.

In talking to Yuko, I realized just how important it is

to have on hand:

WATER

FOOD

A HEAT SOURCE

LIGHT

SOME CASH

AND

A PLAN!!!

Akira first learned about food storage during the 3 years

he lived with us as a foreign exchange student.

He and his wife visited about two years ago and I

was able to show them my food storage and

emergency preparedness plan.
He prepared his own food storage
in Japan and will be able to take care of his parents.

It's very hard to hear that mothers don't have

diapers, formula, food and water.

It's cold and conditions are very difficult.

I am even more determined to be prepared in every way.

I not only want to be able to take care of my family,

but I want to be able to help others as well.
I would like to issue you the same challenge!!!

Tonight for Family Home Evening

Review Your Family
Earthquake Preparedness Plan!

Watch for More

Earthquake Preparedness Ideas

throughout the week!