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My heart goes out to those who experienced the tremendous 8.9 quake and tsunami in Japan today. Watch some of the videos on CNN, and seriously consider making your home more earthquake safe. ABC News: Japan Earthquake before and after CNN: Widespread destruction from Japan earthquake, tsunamis Church Statement on Missionaries in Japan Also, check out some of my previous posts about earthquake preparedness. Earthquake Preparation: Teach at Family Home Evening  Read More →

BBC: Grocery store after 7.7 earthquake in ChileWe won’t be able to save everything, but here are a few ideas I’ve gathered to help keep our food storage items safe. The changes are simple, logical and inexpensive. You’ve just set up your food storage room, but did you think to make it earthquake safe? Let me say immediately that my room is not finished, but I have done some research to help me  Read More →

Did you feel the 4.9 earthquake April 15th about 5:59 p.m. in Northern Utah? If so please report your observations to the USGS at this link, Did You Feel It? The epicenter was 5 miles from Randolph, Utah which is in the North/East corner of the state about 70 miles east of Logan. The largest Utah earthquake in 18 years.We felt it here in Farmington, but my husband who was driving in a car on his  Read More →

There is a verse in the Doctrine and Covenants (one of the books of scripture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) which reads: “If ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.” This story, In Chile: The Lord’s Earthquake Warning, is a powerful example of how a group of missionaries was able to be prepared for the earthquake because of spiritual impressions that had come to the Mormon woman responsible (alongside her husband, the mission president) for 171 missionaries. (Couples are given responsibility to preside over 150-200 missionaries in 340 (as of Feb. 13, 2010) different geographical locations all over the world.) (For ideas on emergency preparedness, see the Church’s information here. Also, this website, compiled by two Mormon women, has a lot of helpful information.) Read about one missionary’s experience helping near the epicenter in Chile. Read about LDS relief efforts in Chile here. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve... Read the rest of this entry »

Family Home Evening Preparedness Activity Lesson B. Summary Earthquake Drill Feeling the effects of an earthquake is truly an unsettling experience. As we carefully prepare for this possibility, it will help to relieve stress and uncertainty for our families. When we practice safe behaviors for an earthquake beforehand, we increase the odds that we and our children will act appropriately when the real quake strikes. · Prior to Family Home Evening There is much excellent material in this lesson which should be taught. Select those that are most crucial according to the ages of your family members. You might need to purchase extra batteries, a tool for shutting off the gas, or supplies if you will be demonstrating how to set up an emergency toilet. · Activity 1. After dinner, turn off the lights and tell the family you are having an earthquake drill. Talk each other through the “quake”, moving to safe areas, and reassuring each other as you would do... Read the rest of this entry »

Family Home Evening Preparedness Activity/ Earthquakes Lesson A Summary Home Safety – During an Earthquake There is no preparation plan that can eliminate all earthquake danger. You can, however, greatly reduce damage and injury by securing your home beforehand. · Prior to Family Home Evening Adult family members should be familiar with the lesson. Prior preparation might include gathering necessary tools to complete tasks or other items such as storage containers for toxic chemicals or medications. Parents should select those things they will do on the list which are age appropriate to their children. · Activity 1. Discuss with family what happens in an earthquake. Describe the shaking motion and the damage it can cause. Reassure them that this lesson is to help your home and family members avoid the accidents this type of disaster can cause. 2. Give each family member a paper and pencil and tell them they are now safety detectives... Read the rest of this entry »