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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, August 30, 2017

September 2017 Back to Basics Newsletter

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September is the month where we begin to say “fall is in the air”. The changing seasons are very sensory! Fall brings the smell of apples ripening, fresh cut hay, and soon to be wood smoke in the early mornings. The taste of apples, pears and melons delight those of all ages.  Even the fall light changes as it casts a golden glow on the world around us. September is when Friday night lights find us at the hometown football game, ranches begin their roundups, and sweaters come out in the evenings. September is also a great time to add to our food storage! The harvest provides fruits and vegetables to can. Case lot sales abound – and many cater to preparedness items as a part of their fare. Now is a great time to take inventory of food, water, personal & emergency supplies and see what you need to add to or just start completely new. As you add to your preparedness, you will add a “sense” of satisfaction and peace to your fall!

Included in this month's newsletter:
Mandatory Evacuation: First Hand Report: read about someone who just evacuated from Hurricane Harvey - what they took, what they forgot, and what they needed. It will help all of us to Be Prepared for our own possible evacuation!
In the Southern Utah Garden: What to plant this month for a fall/winter garden, leaving carrots and onions, and garden clean up.
Using the Garden Harvest: Tips of what to do with the fall garden produce.
Expanded Secondary Storage: a list of supplemental foods to consider adding in your food storage to enhance the quality and variety of meals.
Modern Root Cellar: a repeat section on a popular method to turn a window well into a root cellar.
The Golden Rule of Food Storage: Store what you eat and eat what you store....


Click here for a complete copy of September 2017 Back to Basics.

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