Cram Session #1 - 3-Ring Binder, Family Emergency Plan, Family Resources

TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WEEK:
*Start 3-Ring Binder
*Develop Family Emergency Plan
*Brainstorm Family Resources


Start 3-Ring Binder
For this week's 'Cram Session' for the 7 Day Challenge, we will start assemblying a 3-ring binder. The idea is that in case of an emergency, you would grab your 3-ring binder and it would have important information and resources in it (family plan, emergency phone numbers, etc). At church on Sunday, we talked about our Ward Emergeny Plan. Copies of the plan were passed out, and those should go into the 3-ring binder.

Click here to download a copy of Eastvale 1st Ward Plan (minus Ward Leadership Information and Member Directory) 27 page PDF

Family Emergency Plan
We are also working on getting our Family Emergency Plan together. If you think that the following handout looks familiar - you're right!! It was in our Family Home Evening Lesson for January, so you've probably seen it before. Now is the time to complete it (if you haven't already) and get it turned in!

Click here to download a copy of the Family Emergency Plan handout.

If you are in the Eastvale 1st Ward or Eastvale 2nd Ward, please fill out page one and turn it in to a member of the Bishopric, or the Emergency Prep Coordinator. A copy should be put in your 3-ring binder, a copy will go into the Ward Emergency Plan binder, and a copy will be given to your home teacher.

If you are following along with us, complete this page as a family and put it into your 3-ring binder.

Page 2 and Page 3 of the above document download are folding wallet cards for adults (page 2) and children (page 3). The details of the plan could be written on these cards and then kept in a wallet or backpack so that each family member has a copy of the information if needed.

Ready.gov has many additional downloadable resources. Information for the Family Emergency Plan is found in the 'Family Emergency Plan (FEP)' under the 'Individual & Family Publications' section. Click here to visit their site.

Family Resource Worksheet
Finally, we spent time brainstorming, as families, what special needs we may have, what training we may possess and what additional resources we may have to offer those around us. Eastvale 1st and Eastvale 2nd ward families will complete the form and turn it in to the Bishopric, so that a compehensive list can be put together to go into the Ward Emergency Plan binder.

Click here to download a copy of the Family Resource Worksheet handout

Some ideas that we came up with to help you start brainstorming:

Special Needs: Single Working Parent, Commuting Spouse, One Car Family, Spouse's Type of Work (Firefighter, Police Office, Teacher - may need to remain at work in an emergency), Visually Impaired, Hearing Impaired, Mobility Impaired, Special Dietary needs, Medical Conditions - allergies, insulin, medication, dialysis, cpap machine, Non-English Speaking, Intellectual Disabilities, Dementia, Animals

Specialized Training/Skills: Medical, Amateur (Ham) Radio, Heavy Equipment Operator, Plumber, Handyman, CERT, Computer, CPR Certified, Eagle Scout, Physical Therapist, Mechanic, Backhoe Operator, Forklift Operator, First Aid, Lifeguard

Resources: Generator, Gun; Heavy Equipment - Fork Lift, Bobcat, Truck; Tools - Chain Saw, Table Saw, Tall Ladder, Hand Tools, Battery Charger; Cleaning - Power Washer, Carpet Shampooer; Camping Equipment - Outdoor Stove; Business - FAX Machine, Business Products; Communication - Satellite Phone, Ham Radio; Housing - RV, Tent; Outdoor Equipment - Pool, Heater, BBQ, EZ-up; Transportation - Bicycles

Thank you to everyone working to help develop a plan for your family and ward! Remember - "If you are not prepared to take care of yourself, be prepared to have to rely on the generosity of strangers"