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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.)

Saturday, July 30, 2022

August 2022 Back to Basics Newsletter

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The dog days of summer are upon us! When this hot and sultry time of year shows up, so do the popsicles, a swim in the river, good “summer reads”, and early rising to beat the heat in the garden or for a summer walk around the block. The garden plants are stressed, and the harvest has slowed. It’s just hot. But it is also a great time to shade up indoors and do some inventory! Where do you stand with your preparedness plan? How are your storage shelves looking? What can you add while the harvest is still in full swing? This is a great time to gather the family and make a plan: play the “what if” game. Go over scenarios that our world is experiencing, and make a plan of action and communication. Dog days really offer us a wonderful time for reflection and planning. Let’s use these summer days to our advantage. Let us Be Prepared!

Included in this month's newsletter:

Provident Living: History's Preparedness Lessons - things we can learn from those who lived through the Great Depression.

Helping Families in Disasters/Emergencies - a list of things to do NOW to prepare our family to handle a future disaster.

Spiritual Preparedness - quotes to encourage.

In the Southern Utah Garden- a list of August garden chores.

Using the Harvest: Preserving Peppers and Tomatoes - ideas and recipes, and references to other newsletters for more recipes.

It's Freezing in August - tips to freeze the summer harvest, things to try freezing, and freezer appliance tips.


 Click here for a complete copy of the August 2022 Back to Basics Newsletter.

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