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These monthly newsletters (from January 2011 to present) are to help us all be more prepared. They are written for the Hurricane Utah Stake (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,) but everyone is welcome to make copies. Many other groups and individuals are using them. (Note: Garden tips are for Southern Utah. You may need to adjust to fit your climate.)

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

May 2018 Back to Basics Newsletter

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The “Merry Month of May” has been referred to in songs, poetry, and movies as a time to celebrate. May Day was once a holiday celebrating the coming of spring and included singing, dancing and braiding the May Pole! (Lots of fun! So sad we do not do this anymore.) It implies a happy and care-free time. This “merry” month of May is also a great time to be happy and at peace in our homes as a result of our preparedness. As the world grows more topsy-turvy, having a stable home storage and preparedness plan can give us the same “merry” feelings as portrayed in the poems and songs. However, the feeling of satisfaction that comes with being prepared is one that brings a peace and staying power that a fun filled song and dance cannot. Let us make this May as merry as we can – let us Be Prepared.


Included in this month's newsletter:
First Aid Preparedness: Beef up the 1st aid kit:  First aid preparedness is more than having a first aid kit. This included ideas to help feed up a basic kid. It includes info on vaccinations, splints (moldable, and traction) fracture fork, knowledge, scissors, cold pack, compression sleeve/brace, wound seal.
Spiritual Preparedness: A quote from President Russell M Nelson on what we need to help us survive the last days!
Preparedness: A Family Affair! To have a successful preparedness or provident living plan - involve the family!
In the Southern Utah Garden:  Tips for May - things to plant, weeds, mulch and spraying trees.
Disaster! Where has all the Power Gone?  If the electricity were to go out long term, what are your plans? It would only take a few days to fall into a 3rd world status! This includes a list of things to consider to be prepared for long term power outage.
Food Storage - fresh this month! Ideas to use this month for food storage: strawberries, new potatoes and peas, asparagus, beets, lettuce, radishes and spinach, and dandelions!

Click here for a complete copy of the May 2018 Back to Basics Newsletter.

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