Wednesday May 15, 2024
– First Quarter Moon Phase – step out, take action, breaking away, expression
– Moon in LEO –
– Retrogrades
- Pluto – May 2 – October 12
– Best Days (from the Farmer’s Almanac ) – May 15th – 17th – Mow to Increase Growth, Dig Holes, Kill Plant Pests, Cut Firewood, Wax Floors
– Planting Calendar (from the Farmer’s Almanac) – May 13th – 17th – A barren period. Favorable for killing plant pests, cultivating, or taking a short vacation.
– Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Year: – 20 ARIES: a young girl feeding birds in winter
– Aspect of the Aeon Sophia: (Wisdom): – Kali – The Destroyer
– Aspect of the Aeon Thelete: (Will/Desire): Ian, God of the East
– Sabian Symbol for the Solar-Lunar Month – New Moon in Aries SUN/MOON – 20 ARIES: a young girl feeding birds in winter (EARTH – 20 LIBRA: a Jewish rabbi performing his duties )
SUN – 26 TAURUS: a Spaniard serenading his senorita
EARTH – 26 SCORPIO: Indians making camp in new territory
Last month, Phoenix, from the Patriot Intel Report, recommended a book on basic preparedness. It is the LDS Preparedness Manual (if you want a free copy, Search it on your favorite Search Engine).
It really is a most thorough and excellent manual an the subject of Prepping. The Mormons have been perfecting the art of preparing for the end of days since their inception. They are good at it. So I have takes what they wrote pretty seriously.
One of the more sobering things that I came across was a survey of General Preparedness. And after reading through it, I knew that . . . well . . . I am not ready for a global apocalypse.
So I am publishing it for all of us to go through and think about. Here it is:
General Preparedness Survey
The intent of this survey is to give you a quick sense of where some of your preparedness
shortcomings may be. No One is expected to score 100%!!
BOOKS
I have assembled a well rounded preparedness library covering all major topics: Yes, No
I have READ the books in my preparedness Library: Yes, No.
I read those books AND actually put their preparedness suggestions to use!! Yes, No.
CLOTHING
I have a Summer & a Winter sleeping bag for each member of my family: Yes, No.
Everyone in my family has a pair of readily available sturdy shoes/boots: Yes, No.
I have a pair of shoes at my bedside I could put on with no light at night: Yes, No.
COMMUNICATIONS
I have a AM/FM/Shortwave radio that is Battery or Solar Powered: Yes, No.
I have 2-Way radios (CB, FRS, GMRS) for my family members: Yes, No
I have spare batteries or Solar Chargers for my radios for: None, 3 days, 7 days, 15 Days, 30 Days +
Each member of my family has a Cell Phone: Yes, No
I have 2nd way to charge each phone without Utility Power: Yes, No.
I have my HAM License and a HAM Radio: Yes, No.
DEFENSE
I own a Dog: Yes, No
My Yard is fully fenced: yes, No.
I have Deadbolts on all my doors and locks on all windows: Yes, No
I have a burglar alarm and arm and use it daily/nightly: Yes, No
I have a Handgun for each member of my family (age appropriate): Yes, No
I have a Rifle for each member of my family (age appropriate): Yes, No.
I have at least 1,000 rounds of ammunition for each weapon: Yes, No.
I have a Safe Room in my home: Yes, No
My family has a Home Invasion Plan and we have drilled it: Yes, No.
I have a concealed Carry Permit and carry my weapon with me at all times: Yes, No.
DRILLS
I have staged a Fire Drill in my home for my family in the last 24 months: Yes, No
I have staged an Emergency Evacuation (Bugout) Drill for my family in the last 24 months: Yes, No
I have staged an Intruder/Robbery/Break in Drill for my family in the last 24 months: Yes, No
I have staged a 48 hour Power Outage Drill for my family in the last 24 months: Yes, No
I have staged a 48 hour Water Outage Drill for my family in the last 24 months: Yes, No
DOCUMENTS
I have paper copies of all important documents: Yes, No
I have a paper list of contacts, Phone, Names, Addresses, ect: Yes, No.
Each member of my family has a current valid Passport: Yes, No.
EVACUATION
I have a specific planned destination to go to for emergency relocation: Yes, No
I have an appropriatly packed 72hr Kit for each member of my family: Yes, No
I have a Bug Out Bag for my family: Yes, No.
I have paper maps for my City, County, State and route to planned destination: Yes, No
FINANCES
I keep the following “Cash On Hand” in my home: <$250, $500, $1000, $2,500, $5,000+
I have Silver or Gold coins for emergency use: Yes, No.
I have an Emergency Fund for all monthly expenses for: None, 1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year+
I have paid off all of my credit card debt: Yes, No.
I have paid off ALL my debts: Yes, No
FOOD
For every member of my family, I have at least
Canned: None, <15 Days, 30 Days, 90 Days, 1 Year+
Dehydrated/Freeze Dried: None, <15 days, 30 Days, 90 Days, 1 Year+
MRE/Retort: None, 3 days, 7 days, 15 Days, 30 Days +
I regularly rotate my food and never allow any to expire: Yes, No.
I have a way to cook my food (camp stove/grill/ect) without any utility power or Natural Gas: Yes, No.
FUEL
I have stored stabilized gasoline: None, 5 gallons, 10 Gallons, 25 Gallons, 50 Gallons +
I have backup fuel, such as Butane, White Gas, wood, Propane or Charcoal for emergency cooking: Yes, No.
I have backup fuel, such as wood or propane for emergency home heating: Yes, No.
LIGHTING
I have a flashlight in every bedroom: Yes, No.
I have backup lighting (LED Lamps, Kerosene Lamps, Solar Lights, ect): Yes, No
I have Long Burning candles for: None, 3 days, 7 days, 15 Days, 30 Days +
I have spare batteries to power my flashlights for: None, 3 days, 7 days, 15 Days, 30 Days +
MEDICAL
I know and am trained in First Aid: Yes, No.
I have a well stocked first aid kit in my home: Yes, No.
I have my prescriptions on hand for: <2 weeks, 1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months, 6 Months+
I have well rounded supply of Over The Counter Medications: Yes, No.
I regularly exercise and maintain my physical health: Yes, No.
My family has a Medical Emergency Response Plan and knows what to do: Yes, No.
POWER
I have a portable electric Generator: Yes, No.
I have started and run my generator in the last: Week, Month, Quarter, Year, Don’t remember
I have a solar/Wind/Hydro electric system in my home: Yes, No.
SANITATION
I have a chemical or Organic toilet: Yes, No.
I have a “Lugable Loo” or other disposable emergency Toilet: Yes, No
I have an Outhouse on my property: Yes, No.
I have stored Lime to use with an emergency outdoor pit toilet: Yes, No
I have stored lots of extra toilet paper: Yes, No.
SHELTER
I have a fire extinguisher in my home and know how to use it: Yes, No
I have a Carbon Monoxide Detector for use in an emergency: Yes, No.
I know my neighbors and could count on them in an emergency: Yes, No.
SPIRITUAL
I have personal prayer every day: Yes, No.
I have personal scripture study every day: Yes, No.
I participate in Family prayer every day: Yes, No.
I participate in Family scripture study every day: Yes, No.
I participate in Family Home Evening every week: Yes, No.
I attend my church every week: Yes, No.
I donate generously in my Tithes and Offerings to my church: Yes, No.
TRAINING:
I am CERT (Community Emergency Responce Training) certified: Yes, No
TRANSPORTATION
My vehicle fuel tank is currently: Near Empty, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full.
I have a 4 wheel drive vehicle: Yes, No.
I have a fire extinguisher in my car and know how to use it: Yes, No.
I keep a Bug Out Bag in my vehicle at all times: Yes, No.
I have a GPS unit in my vehicle or readily available: Yes, No.
I have a well stocked first aid kit in my vehicle: Yes, No.
WATER
I have enough stored water for each member of my family for: None, 3 days, 7 days, 15 Days, 30 Days +
I have water treatment chemicals (bleach, iodine, aerobic oxygen, etc.) stored: Yes, No.
I have a water purification system (filter): Yes, No.