Where Do I Begin?

Welcome to Anthems Ark Emergency Preparedness To Start: Think Smart and Effective

1st Step: A 72 Hour Kit for each person in your household

Studies have found that it takes roughly 72 hours after a disaster to get trained emergency relief with proper food, power and medical aid to those in need. Start your preparedness supplies buy getting together the following items. Click on the link for a complete checklist to build your own kit 72 Hour Checklist  

2nd Step: Three-Month Food Supply

Build a small supply of food that is part of your normal, daily diet. One way to do this is to purchase a few extra items each week to build a one-week supply of food. Then you can gradually increase your supply until it is sufficient for three months. These items should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage. Drinking Water Store drinking water for circumstances in which the water supply may be polluted or disrupted. If water comes directly from a good, pretreated source, then no additional purification is needed; otherwise, pretreat water before use. Store water in sturdy, leak-proof, breakage-resistant containers. Consider using plastic bottles commonly used for juices and soft drinks. Keep water containers away from heat sources and direct sunlight. Financial Reserve  Establish a financial reserve by saving a little money each week and gradually increasing it to a reasonable amount. Longer-Term Supply  For longer-term needs, and where permitted, gradually build a supply of food that will last a long time and that you can use to stay alive, such as wheat, white rice, and beans. These items can last 30 years or more when properly packaged and stored in a cool, dry place. A portion of these items may be rotated in your three-month supply. For more detailed information see www.providentliving.org