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Two-Week Survival Plan

The following resources will help create a two-week survival plan:

Recipe for a Two-Week Survival Plan

“. . . if ye are prepared, ye shall not fear.”  D&C 38:30

Store 14 Gallons of Water per Person

Minimum for drinking only (1gallon/person/day).  Store more for infants, elderly, medical needs, cooking, etc.  For water storage and treatment guidelines see: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/topics/food-storage/drinking-water-guidelines?lang=eng.  If purchasing a water filter, look for one that will filter particles down to 0.1 micron (0.2 also works) to filter out microorganisms and toxins. See also: Water Purification Methods.

Ensure You Have at Least a Two-Week Supply of Food

Store shelf-stable foods that need no refrigeration and minimal preparation with a six-month minimum shelf-life. We suggest a one-week menu, repeated twice. Choose nutritious foods your family will eat. Some suggestions are:

  • From the Grocery Store or online: Canned items such as: meats (e.g. Keystone Meats), tuna fish, soups, stews, beans (e.g. pork and beans), pasta (e.g. Ravioli), fruits, vegetables, spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, etc.  Items such as: pancake syrup, cold cereals, macaroni and cheese, crackers, Hormel Compleats (also in vegan), dried blueberries, dried apricots, raisins, nuts, oil, shortening, flour, sugar, honey, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and any other items you need for meal preparation or snacking. You may also wish to store supplements to ensure that your household members get the nutrition they need. For more ideas, see One Week Sample Menu and Worksheet and Suggested Steps to obtaining a Three-Month Food Supply.  The same principles apply to getting a two-week supply of food.

Sanitation Supplies*

Water (beyond what is needed for drinking), chlorine bleach, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide (3%), isopropyl alcohol (70-91%), hand sanitizers, cleansing body wipes, toilet paper, laundry supplies, soaps, shampoos, and other personal hygiene items.  Plan and get the supplies necessary for handling bodily waste in an emergency.  See Be Clean – Sanitation in an Emergency.

First Aid and medications*

Prescriptions, allergy and pain medications, antibiotic ointment, antifungal cream, antiseptic cleansing wipes, anti-diarrhea pills, bandages, thermometers, etc.  See First Aid Kit Checklist.  Periodically go through your first aid kit to identify and replace items which are out of date.

Evacuation List and supplies*

Have each member of your household create a list of things they wouldtake if they had 30 minutes to pack-up for a week away from home. Keep the list on the refrigerator or in a prominent place.  Consider having a “Grab & Go” container filled with necessary supplies.  To find a list of suggestions for items to take when evacuating, see 72 Hour Emergency Kit Checklist.  Assemble what you already have in a suitable container or containers and slowly add to it. Strive to keep vehicles full of fuel.

Finances

Anticipate money needs for two weeks if electronic processing is not available.  Store sufficient cash in small bills to make it easier to pay for things.

Communications

Have a hard copy list of emergency contact numbers. (including relatives and friends).  This may come in handy if cell phone service is down and we must rely on the services of Ham radio operators to reach people.  Also, keep emergency numbers posted in a prominent place for easy access.  Note that if cell phone service is down during an emergency, texting may still work.

*Be sure to keep dangerous and toxic items out of the reach of small children.

For other ideas on preparedness visit https://providentliving.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng