Saturday, February 21, 2009

March Ark Project Info

"The Lord has warned us of famines, but the righteous will have listened to the prophet and stored at least a years supply of survival food."
~Ezra Taft Benson~



Spiritual Goal:
  • Have family prayer at least once a day. Twice is better.

Priesthood Provident Living Goal:
  • Learn a new skill or read a book pertaining to your career. Remember that the ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by professionals.

Storage Goal:
  • 50 cans soup, stew or chili per person
  • 5 pounds salt per person
  • 20 pounds fat - oil or shortening per person
  • Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, storage bags, etc.
  • At least 5 gallons water per person - recommended is 14 gallons/person for 2 weeks.

72 Hour Kit:
  • 1 pound dried fruit or trail mix per person (can use fruit leather)
  • 1 package soda crackers per person (4 pkg./box)
  • 1 package graham crackers per person (4 pkg./box)
  • 2 liters tomato or orange juice per person
  • Also make a goal to always have the fuel tanks on ALL your vehicles at least half full.