North America West Temporal Preparedness Guide

The following information is directly from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints website. It deals directly with the North America West Area specifically. Also on the website are guides for the other "Areas" of the Church.  

That link is https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/life/AreaPreparednessGuides?lang=eng

“For decades, the Lord’s prophets have urged us to store food, water, and financial reserves for a time of need. . . . I urge you to take steps to be temporally prepared.” — President Russell M. Nelson Becoming more temporally prepared not only gives us a greater sense of security and stability, but it also allows us to better love our neighbor. When we are prepared, we are able to give of what we have to help others in times of need. At times caring for our temporal needs may feel overwhelming. But remember that “by small and simple means are great things brought to pass” (Alma 37:6). When we act in faith and do our part to care for our temporal needs, God magnifies our small and simple efforts. 

Below is a list of contents under the heading:  

Guidelines and Activities for Individuals and Families 

Emergency Planning Emergency Planning Guidelines

Preparing Your Home for Emergencies  

Preparing an Emergency Kit  

Disaster and Disruption Assessment Activity  

Planning for Disruptions Activity 

Communication and Gathering Plan Activity  

Preparing for an Emergency Checklist 

Home Storage and Production Home Storage and Production Guidelines 

Storing Food and Necessities 

Home Storage FAQs 

Food Production and Preservation 

Planning Your Home Storage Activity 

Additional Activities for Individuals and Families 

Financial Preparedness Financial Preparedness Guidelines 

Financial Preparedness Activity 

Emotional Preparedness Emotional Preparedness Guidelines 

Calming: Learn Calming Skills  

Practicing Coping Skills 

Each of the Sections listed above provides comprehensive instruction and ideas to become better prepared. 

The North America West Area is a large geographical area so each community needs to understand how they may be affected in their own local region

ALWAYS keep in mind that every family and every individual set of circumstances may be different. We need to tailor these ideas and instructions to meet our personal needs.

Do you have a plan? Talk with each family member so everyone can understand his/her role in the event of an emergency.