week 6

FOOD STORAGE NEWSLETTER February 14th 2010

President Gordon B. Hinckley, ". . . I am suggesting that the time has come to get our houses in order." October 1998

   We are now on our 6th week to Getting prepared in eveyway                                                                            Follow the next 7 steps to being prepared                                                                                                     

         Every Sunday I will have a list of 7 steps for us to work on for the week

don’t ever feel you can’t jump in at any time we will have catch up weeks

Week 6

Step 1. Purchase plastic sleeves for your binder.

Step 2. Place a flashlight, batteries and glow sticks to put in your 72 hour kits. If you do not have backpacks for your kits purchase at least one this week. You can also use 5 gallon buckets.

Step 3. As we did for electricity, make a list of every thing you do that uses water

Consider living at least 24 hours with only one gallon of water per family member per day. For example: a family of four would need to live off of 4 gallons of water for a 24 hour period.

You may be thinking this would be easy. Anyone can go without cooking or extensive cleaning for 24 hours. However, consider average water usage in non-emergency situations.

When you begin to consider sanitation, cooking, and washing clothes you'll notice that one gallon of water is an absolute minimum.

Would one gallon of water per person per day be sufficient for your family? Most recommendations are for 2-5 gallons of water per person per day in an emergency. Discuss the results with your family and adjust your plans accordingly. Don’t forget your pets

Average Water Use

	Brush Teeth	1 Gal
	Wash Hands	1Quart
	Taking Bath	35-40 Gal
	Taking Shower	5 Gal a minute
	Laundry	19-45 Gal
	Washing Dishes	10-15 Gal
	Filling Sink	2 Gal
	Dishwasher	3-5 Gal
	Flushing Toilet	2-6 Gal
	Lawn Sprinklers	120 Gal

  4. Purchase the items you need to replace your washer and dryer if the electricity goes out. Liquid detergent, a rope and clothes pins should do it. Laundry may become a problem for any or all of us during any emergency if the electricity fails. .   Alternatives to washing machines

5. Create a phone tree(s) for friends, neighbors and family. Assign everyone two or three people to call in case of an emergency. You will probably want a separate tree for family unless you all live in the same area. Entire block of families survived can survive o although their homes dod not, because they had a phone tree and called each other to warn of the danger and advise their neighbors to get out. Be sure your out of the area contact person has phone numbers for every member of your family and extended family. Place a copy of your phone tree in the envelope to be mailed to your contact out of area contact, remember that envelope from week 3?

6. Purchase ingredients for 3 desserts. These can be brownie mixes, puddings, or the ingredients for cookies from scratch. Whatever your family decided on when you made your list of favorites. egg replacers

7. Make 3 copies of all your family’s birth certificates and drivers licenses. Place one copy in each adult 72 hour kit and one copy in the envelope to be mailed to your contact.

There you go! Another week and another 7 steps to reach our goal to be Totally Ready for whatever comes!  

Egg Replacers

Egg Replacement ideas

• 1 egg = 2 Tbsp. potato starch
• 1 egg = 1/4 cup mashed potatoes
• 1 egg = 1/4 cup canned pumpkin or squash
• 1 egg = 1/4 cup puréed prunes
• 1 egg = 2 Tbsp. water + 1 Tbsp. oil + 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 egg = 1 Tbsp. ground flax seed simmered in 3 Tbsp. water
• 1 egg white = 1 Tbsp. plain agar powder dissolved in 1 Tbsp. water, whipped, chilled, and whipped again

Egg Replacement Tips

• If a recipe calls for three or more eggs, it is important to choose a replacer that will perform the same function (i.e., binding or leavening).
• Trying to replicate airy baked goods that call for a lot of eggs, such as angel food cake, can be very difficult. Instead, look for a recipe with a similar taste but fewer eggs, which will be easier to replicate.
• When adding tofu to a recipe as an egg replacer, be sure to purée it first to avoid chunks in the finished product.
• Be sure to use plain tofu, not seasoned or baked, as a replacer.
• Powdered egg replacers cannot be used to create egg recipes such as scrambles or omelets. Tofu is the perfect substitute for eggs in these applications.
• If you want a lighter texture and you’re using fruit purées as an egg substitute, add an extra 1/2 tsp. baking powder. Fruit purées tend to make the final product denser than the original recipe.
• If you’re looking for an egg replacer that binds, try adding 2 to 3 Tbsp. of any of the following for each egg: tomato paste, potato starch, arrowroot powder, whole wheat flour, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, instant potato flakes, or 1/4 cup tofu puréed with 1 Tbsp. flour

Baking Bread without an oven

Different methods of
Baking Bread without an oven

Video Message on Service

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdmy7mbSUEoService

Week 5

FOOD STORAGE NEWSLETTER February 7th 2010

President Gordon B. Hinckley, ". . . I am suggesting that the time has come to get our houses in order." October 1998

                        We are now on our 5th 

Seven Steps Week 5

I felt since so many of you had just joined the Facebook and the E-mail list  we would use this week as one more catch up week.  This will give us a chance to not feel overwhelmed. 

I am also going to be posting the information I am gathering from the schools in our ward boundry  regarding their schools emergency plan. This was  on week 3 step 1 I will post what I receive as I get them.   Then you can add this to your binder and have a reference of it. 

Also on Week 3 Step 5  Washoe County said our emergency Station was KOH AM 780 If there was an emergency it would go through this station 1st and then would go to all other radio and tv stations. This is also the station that receives the Amber Alerts.  This information can also go in your binder

Anyone who ordered food storage on the group special for the month of January money is due today so we can get it ordered.  Check the binder and see what you owe.  I am trying to have everyone make the checks payable to Emergency Essentials this year instead of to me.  Also I will be posting the group specials and other information on our ward food storage blog at renofoodstorage.blogspot.com.

If you want to be on the e-mail list for the 7 steps to being prepared just put your e-mail on the sheet in the binder.  You can always catch up.  I will e-mail you the ones you need just let me know next to your e-mail what weeks you are needing we are on the 4^th week this week.

February Food Storage Specials

Make checks payable to Emergency Essential Payment is due last Sunday  of Month February 28th

.Freeze-Dried Green Beans
At least 12 cans must be purchased to receive discount.
Group Price: $10.00
Reg. $16.95
 

The Charger Flashlight & Mobile Phone Charger
At least 10 chargers must be purchased to receive discount.
Group Price: $8.00 Value $25.00

features 3 LED lights with 2 brightness modes and a charge-out adapter that charges most cell phones that have a car charger.

One minute of cranking charges the internal NiMH battery for up to 30 minutes of light.

Freezedried whole Blueberries.
At least 6 bags must be purchased as a group to receive discount.
Group Price: $24.00 Value $32.00
 

Zucchini Freeze Dried
At least 12 cans must be purchased as a group to receive discount.
Group Price: $10.00  Reg $15.95
.

Mainstay 2400 calorie food bar
At least 20 cans must be purchased as a group to receive discount.
Group Price: $3.00 Reg. $4.95
fortified with Vitamins and Minerals help to sustain life for 48 hours.  Lemon Butter flavor and easily broken into 400 calorie segments

$26.99 Reg. $44.95

Shredded Hash brown potatoes $5.99 reg 9.99
      

Deluxe bottled emergency kit                            $84.99 Reg. $99.95

With first-aid basics, a handy multi-function knife, and a 9-bulb LED flashlight, this kit adds even more basics

for a great compact kit. Handy tote loop makes it easy to attach to your other gear.

Mre Entrée variety pack              $35.99 Reg. $50.40
Each kit includes 4 Chicken and Dumplings, 4 Cheddar Potato Soup, 3 Pulled Buffalo Chicken, 3 Maple Sausage Patty,

2 Marinara Sauce with Meatballs, 1 Beef Enchilada in Sauce, 1 Chicken Noodles and Vegetables in Sauce,

1 Chicken Salsa, 1 Chicken Fajita Filling, and 1 Pasta Marinara with Vegetables.

White rice $7.99  Reg. $10.50
 

Pasta primavera $22.99 Reg. $31.20

Mozarella Cheese  $26.99 Reg. $44.95

Diced Freeze Dried Peaches   $20.99 Reg. $27.95
 

WHATS ON SALE IN FEBRUARY

Remember to check out the Store weekly adds every week on our Blog for items on sale in grocery and department stores in Reno

Below is a list  of this months savings to look for from week 1

steps to being prepared.

February - Valentine's & President's Day Sales
Grocery Sales: Post Valentine’s Day candy, apples, grapefruit, oranges, pears, breakfast cereal, food bars, canned chili, nuts, toilet paper, facial tissue, butter, foil, plastic wrap, trash bags, hair color, razors, diapers, soap/body wash,  
Seasonal sales:  Furniture, jewelry, house wares, red fabric and chocolate.