This is your challenge for the week of February 24 through March 1 (Wow! I can't believe that March is already around the corner. Even though, I am looking forward to spring!) For information about the challenge, please see the Preparedness Challenge Label. If you are joining us late, you have two options. Just start in the week you joined (without going back to week 1) and tag on the weeks into the next year (2009). This plan may dispel any feelings of being overwhelmed.
However, if you are Type A personality, and like to drive through tasks and projects until you catch up and complete them, then begin at week one and complete the challenge with the rest of us. The shopping aspect of the challenge may be the only downside of starting late. I think buying large quantities of items is just as difficult as going to the dentist.
Week 9:
We are still gathering, copying and organizing papers to be filed under our Property Records divider. This week, make copies of your payment record for all major repairs. This might include appliance repairs, automobile repairs, etc..
This week, for your storage supplies, shop for First Aid Kit needs. These might include items such as gauze pads, band-aids, neosporin, hydrogen peroxide, etc.....
I've also included this link so you can download and print a fairly conclusive First Aid Kit list. If you don't have First Aid Kits for each car, try to accomplish that this week, also. They might not be as big and well stocked as your home kit, but if you can get some essentials in to your car it may make a huge difference in an emergency situation. We'll update our auto kits in Week 44 and add some other necessary items to our cars so we can be better prepared.
Today I could have really had a better stocked vehicle. We drove home from Roosevelt to Price this afternoon in a terrible snow storm. We travel over Indian Canyon on US Highway 191, which is a high and steep mountain pass. Today there was blowing snow, wind, and huge snowflakes coming down. Visibility was poor, and the roads had not been plowed.
We consistently drove 20 mph during the worst part of the snow storm, and may have even reached 40 mph during the beginning and end of the trip. At one section, we came upon a caravan of vehicles traveling at 5 mph. The leader of the caravan was a Ford Mustang with rear-wheel drive. This road during the winter requires chains for all semi's and other vehicles must be 4wd.
We were the fourth car behind the Mustang (in our amazing Subaru Outback!! Go Subi!) and the car in front of us decided to pass the caravan and lead the pack. I couldn't believe they passed; we couldn't even see. 45 minutes and 20 miles later, the same car was nose down in the ditch, with the occupant sitting in the passenger side of a Utah Highway Patrol vehicle. I'm not saying 'I told you so!'...but......
We saw a lot of vehicles off the road, even some semi's struggling to climb the mountain. After we descended and were out of the storm, we would shake our heads and admonish all of the drivers traveling in the opposite direction of us to turn around.
We haven't had weather that bad while traveling for a good couple of years. It's pretty stressful to travel in winter storm conditions. We were happy to make it home safe. Oh, and Jaime, you were mad last time I was home and didn't visit. I told my mom that you wanted to see me, and she said 'tough!'. Next time I am home (for longer than 24 hours), I will call you and we will get together. Promise!
Preparedness Challenge Participants
After Lara mentioned my challenge in her Blog, I received a lot of page views. Much more than I am used to. So, now I am curious to know who is following this challenge.
Who are my participants?
Introduce yourselves to me and let me know why you want to do this challenge. Let me know if you have any questions, or if you want me to add another element to the challenge.
I have a lot of Utah readers, and I want to meet you in the blogosphere. Even though this is an unconventional way to connect, I still think it is exciting.
Don't be shy. I'd just like to hold you accountable. :)
If you are curious about how I know the details of the visitors to my blog, you should check out Google Analytics. It's addicting!
Who are my participants?
Introduce yourselves to me and let me know why you want to do this challenge. Let me know if you have any questions, or if you want me to add another element to the challenge.
I have a lot of Utah readers, and I want to meet you in the blogosphere. Even though this is an unconventional way to connect, I still think it is exciting.
Don't be shy. I'd just like to hold you accountable. :)
If you are curious about how I know the details of the visitors to my blog, you should check out Google Analytics. It's addicting!
Preparedness Challenge: Week 8
This is your challenge for the week of February 17 through February 23. If you are new to the challenge, you can find all the links and lists under the Preparedness Challenge Label. It is not too late to get started. The goal of this challenge is to get our household ready for times of emergency. We are creating a binder that has all of the important information you will need in case you have to start over after an emergency. This binder is the Grab and Go Emergency Notebook, otherwise known as The GAG. Our second goal is to have our home and pantry adequately stocked with food and other necessities in case of an emergency.
Week 8
This week, you will make copies of your receipts for all your major purchases and place them behind the Property Records divider tab.
Your shopping task is to purchase extra personal products, such as:
soap, deodorant, shampoo, lotion, shaving supplies, feminine products, and toothbrushes.
Have fun and enjoy your week of getting prepared!
Week 8
This week, you will make copies of your receipts for all your major purchases and place them behind the Property Records divider tab.
Your shopping task is to purchase extra personal products, such as:
soap, deodorant, shampoo, lotion, shaving supplies, feminine products, and toothbrushes.
Have fun and enjoy your week of getting prepared!
Preparedness Challenge: Week 7
This is your challenge for February 10 through February 16.
For information from the previous weeks, and to get started with your Emergency Preparedness, check out the Preparedness Challenge label.
Week 7:
Your challenge for this week might be a big one, depending on how organized you already are. Your task is to make copies of your list of household inventory. Include videos or pictures of items that you possess. If you don't have a list of all of the major items that you own, you should make one now.
There are a couple of ways to do it. Either make your own spreadsheet and enter in the data, or use a free program found on the web. One such program is called Home Inventory. You can make your list as simple or as detailed as you would like. Just be sure to include the item name, manufacturer, model number, description of the item, purchase price, where you purchased item from, and date of purchase.
This information is imperative in the event of a catastrophe to your home. When you have this information, make copies and place it behind your Property Records tab in the GAG.
While you are out shopping this week, pick up some extra oils for your food storage. Purchase shortening, vegetable, corn, canola, olive, peanut, and sesame.
As you keep working towards being prepared, you will have a feeling of peace and the security that you will be able to take care of yourself and of those that depend on you. Don't get overwhelmed with the process, and just take it a day at a time. Or in the case of this challenge, a week at a time.
For information from the previous weeks, and to get started with your Emergency Preparedness, check out the Preparedness Challenge label.
Week 7:
Your challenge for this week might be a big one, depending on how organized you already are. Your task is to make copies of your list of household inventory. Include videos or pictures of items that you possess. If you don't have a list of all of the major items that you own, you should make one now.
There are a couple of ways to do it. Either make your own spreadsheet and enter in the data, or use a free program found on the web. One such program is called Home Inventory. You can make your list as simple or as detailed as you would like. Just be sure to include the item name, manufacturer, model number, description of the item, purchase price, where you purchased item from, and date of purchase.
This information is imperative in the event of a catastrophe to your home. When you have this information, make copies and place it behind your Property Records tab in the GAG.
While you are out shopping this week, pick up some extra oils for your food storage. Purchase shortening, vegetable, corn, canola, olive, peanut, and sesame.
As you keep working towards being prepared, you will have a feeling of peace and the security that you will be able to take care of yourself and of those that depend on you. Don't get overwhelmed with the process, and just take it a day at a time. Or in the case of this challenge, a week at a time.
Preparedness Challenge: Week 6
This is your challenge for February 3 through February 9.
Follow this link for the Preparedness Challenge Label for weeks 1-5 and information on the Grab and Go (the GAG) Notebook that all of this information will go into.
Week 6:
We are moving on to the Property Records divider tab in the GAG notebook. If you own a home, make copies of your Mortgage/Deed that shows the cost of your home. If you are renting a home, make a copy of the rental agreement. Place the copies behind the Property Records tab.
This week, while shopping, purchase extra peanut butter. Get creamy and crunchy. You might even want to try dehydrated peanut butter.
This post is one day late. Sorry about that. We got snowed in at Roosevelt, and Austin came down with the flu. So, I have been taking care of him, and trying to avoid getting sick myself.
Follow this link for the Preparedness Challenge Label for weeks 1-5 and information on the Grab and Go (the GAG) Notebook that all of this information will go into.
Week 6:
We are moving on to the Property Records divider tab in the GAG notebook. If you own a home, make copies of your Mortgage/Deed that shows the cost of your home. If you are renting a home, make a copy of the rental agreement. Place the copies behind the Property Records tab.
This week, while shopping, purchase extra peanut butter. Get creamy and crunchy. You might even want to try dehydrated peanut butter.
This post is one day late. Sorry about that. We got snowed in at Roosevelt, and Austin came down with the flu. So, I have been taking care of him, and trying to avoid getting sick myself.
