LDS Preparedness Manual, V4.00, May 1st, 2007
237 pages, (8.5 x 11)

This manual has been prepared for, and is intended to be read primarily by, the active members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Please Note
The contents of this booklet are intended to assist individuals and families in coping with emergency preparations. However, final decisions on preparation for actions taken during an emergency are the sole responsibility of individuals. No one knows your needs or can take care of you better than you can-nor does anyone else have that responsibility. Information and examples contained within this booklet are provided for illustration and advice only. Therefore, no liability is assumed by the Editor or any of the Authors for the use or misuse of any information or products contained in this publication.

This publication has not been endorsed or produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and its contents and the opinions it expresses are those of the Editor and the separate authors. While it should not be construed as an official church publication, effort has been made to ensure that all materials are in accordance with general church guidelines on food storage and family preparedness.

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Index
THINKING ABOUT GETTING STARTED

4 Preface
6 Book of Gomer Parable, Author Unknown
14 Preparing for a repeat of Haun’s Mill, By Roger K. Young
22 Preparedness Test, by One Heart Inc.
23 Deluxe 96 Hour Kit, By Glenn A. Anderson

FOOD STORAGE
26 Food Storage, by Chris Parrett
28 BARE-MINIMUM Food Storage Requirements, by Chris Parrett
29 Do you Really have a Year’s Supply??, By Chris Parrett
30 Basic Food List, Lynette B. Crockett
34 Monthly Food Storage Purchasing Calendar, by Andrea Chapman
38 The Seven Major Mistakes in Food Storage, By Vickie Tate
40 Common Storage Foods, By Alan T. Hagan
41 Grains & Flours, By Alan T. Hagan
51 Legume Varieties, By Alan T. Hagan T. Hagan
53 Availability of Grains & Legumes, By Alan T. Hagan Alan T. Hagan
56 Moisture Content in Grains & Legumes, By Alan T. Hagan
58 Dairy Products, By Alan T. Hagan
61 Canned Fluid Milks and Cremes, Butter, Cheese, Eggs, By Alan T. Hagan
64 Sugar, Honey and Sweeteners, By Alan T. Hagan
69 Fats and Oils, By Alan T. Hagan
71 Cooking Adjuncts, By Alan T. Hagan
75 Infant Formula, By Alan T. Hagan
77 Growing and Using Sprouts, by Al Durtschi
79 Pros & Cons of Freeze-Dried, Dehydrated, MRE, etc.., by Skipper Clark
80 MREs, Meal Ready to Eat, By Alan T. Hagan
87 Storage Containers, By Alan T. Hagan
99 Oxygen Absorbers, By Alan T. Hagan
99 Moisture Control, By Alan T. Hagan
105 Spoilage, By Alan T. Hagan
111 Storage Lives of Dehydrated Food, By Al Durtschi
116 Water, by Paton Turner
130 Master Food List, by Chris Parrett
134 Master Seed List, by Chris Parrett

TEMPORAL PREPARATION
135 OK, But what do I prepare for?, by Capt. Dave
138 Surviving in the City, Edited by Chris Parrett
148 Money, Edited by Chris Parrett
151 Defence, Edited by Chris Parrett
153 Clothing, Edited by Chris Parrett
154 Emergency Heating & Cooking, by Greg Pope
158 Emergency Light, by Robert Roskind & Brandon Mansfield
164 Emergency Shelter, by Larry Bethers
165 Master Preparedness List, by Chris Parrett
179 Space Cramp, Where do I Put it all?? by Kim Hicken
181 Emergency Sanitation, by Greg Pope.
182 Emergency Toilets & Garbage Disposal, by Alan T. Hagan
184 Emergency Generators, By Steve Dunlop

TERRORISM
190 Biological and Chemical Agent Dispersion, By Kenneth B. Moravec
196 Protecting Yourself From Terrorism, By Kenneth B. Moravec
200 Homeland Security Advisory System.
202 Nuclear - Chemical Decontamination Kit, By Kenneth B. Moravec
204 Nuclear Disaster and Warfare, By Kenneth B. Moravec

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE FUTURE
212 Why Tent Cities, By Roger K. Young