See which family has it together and which family doesn’t. Would you be ready to evacuate your home in 10 minutes?

The School of Family Life and the Division of Continuing Education have combined the two family conferences (Family Expo and Families Under Fire) into one annual conference called The BYU Conference on Family Life: If Ye Are Prepared Ye Shall Not Fear (D&C 38:30). This conference will be held Friday, March 27, 2009, and will combine aspects from both of these conferences. It will feature inspirational and academic speakers who will present ways to strengthen families, teaching parents how to raise a righteous posterity and help prevent the problems that often arise in modern family life. There will also be experts in the fields of therapy, counseling, and family issues giving specific hands-on information and hope to families who are struggling or dealing with real and often tragic problems attacking our society, families, and individuals today.

Click here if you are interested in attending or getting more info. There is a fee so be sure to check their site for more info.

The Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country handbook is a new detailed resource that provides information about the threat posed by earthquakes in Utah, particularly along the Wasatch Front, and explains how you can prepare for, survive, and recover from these inevitable events.
This PDF pamphlet includes:

1. What you can expect during an earthquake
2. What you can expect after an earthquake
3. What you need to do beforehand to be safe and protect your property.

Download a PDF of the pamphlet by clicking on either of the following links:
High Resolution (16MB)
Low Resolution (5MB)

For more info go to the Utah Seismic Safety Commission’s website.

So, for February and March the Stake has asked us to put together a list of resources and skills from the people in our neighborhood so they know what people would be willing to share with the community and neighborhood in the event of an emergency.

Click on the image below to view the resource list and be thinking of the skills and things you’d be willing to share with the neighborhood. Your block captains will be going around and compiling the list while they also deliver the Neighborhood Emergency Plans.

Click here to view all of the newsletters.

Great YouTube video on what to include in a 72 hour kit. Part 2 of 2.

Note: This is to help you decide what will be best for your family. You must use the information which is freely provided in assessing the needs of your family. Each individual is different and every family’s needs are different too.

Great YouTube video on why to be prepared. Part 1 of 2.

Note: This is to help you decide what will be best for your family. You must use the information which is freely provided in assessing the needs of your family. Each individual is different and every family’s needs are different too.

We’ve created a document which we think we’ll make it easier for you to create your family plan.

Family Plan Includes:

• Personal Info
• 72 Hour Kit Location
• Health & Medical Info
• Family Reunion Points
• Family Member Info
• Spaces for Pictures of Family Members
• Family Pet
• In-State & Out-of-State Contacts (see the bottom for blank city info so you can add your own)
• Evacuation Spots
• Pleasant Grove City, Utah County & State Emergency Phone Numbers.

There are 4 different ways to complete your plans.

1. Pick up a packet and fill it in by hand and glue pictures and make copies.
2. Download & just Print the files, then fill them out by hand, glue pictures and make copies. You can also email the files to your friends or family. Click the appropriate link(s) below.
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3. Download the PDF form, fill in the info, print it out, glue pictures and make copies. (The PDF file does not allow you to drag and drop pictures into it, that is why you’ll need to print it before you can add any pictures.)
   1. PG1 Family Plan Form.PDF
4. Download the .JPG files and add your text and images using your favorite image editor. (Be sure it will allow you to add images & text. If you are not familiar with how to do this we suggest method 1, 2 or 3.) Click the images below to view larger images or to save them onto your computer.

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These are just the first steps you need to take to get started.

If you have any trouble please let us know. We have tried to make it easy for everyone and self explanatory, but we understand it’s a lot of information to take in.

Here is the updated copy of the plan without our city’s info on it. You can add your own info on it to fit your needs. As always this is for personal use and we encourage you to have a family plan.

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BLANK No Specific City Info included: We continue to get requests for our original document, and we’re excited that you  want to edit the document to use for your wards or families. So, we have come up with this BLANK PDF file for you to use and edit as you wish. You can use your favorite image editing program to edit the JPG files provided above or use Adobe Acrobat Professional to insert more pages or remove some if needed into or out of, the PDF file. Please keep in mind, that because we do provide you with free PDF downloads of all of the files we create, we do not send out original files. Thanks for your understanding!

Here’s the file for the contents of the 72 hour Kits which were purchased through the church. You’ll need a copy of this with your kits to make sure you know what you have and what you still need to get.

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• Know the safe spot in each room: Under sturdy tables, desks, or against inside walls.
• Know the danger spots: Windows, mirrors, hanging objects, fireplaces, and tall furniture.
• Conduct practice drills. Physically place yourself and your children in safe locations.
• Learn first aid and CPR from your local Red Cross or other community organization.
• Decide where your family will reunite if separated.
• Keep a list of emergency phone numbers.
• Choose an out-of-state friend or relative whom family members can call after the quake to report your condition.

CLICK HERE FOR THE FAMILY PLAN

Set up a Personal Support network – Designate someone to check on you in an emergency and to help with evacuation or sheltering-in-place.

Personal Care Assistance – If you receive assistance from a home healthcare agency or in-home support provider, find out how the provider will respond in an emergency. Designate backup or alternative providers that you can contact in an emergency.

For Persons using a wheelchair: Plan for how you will evacuate in an emergency and discuss it with your care providers. If you use a motorized wheelchair, have a manual wheelchair as a backup.

For Persons who are Blind or Visually Impaired: Keep an extra collapsible cane by your bed. Attach a whistle to the cane; use it if you need to attract attention. Exercise caution when moving around after an earthquake; items may fall and block paths that are normally unobstructed.

For Persons who are Hearing Impaired: Keep extra batteries for your hearing aids with emergency supplies. Consider storing your hearing aids in a container attached to your nightstand or bedpost, so you can locate them quickly after a disaster.