By Alan on Jul 17 in Blog tagged drinking water, Extra food supply, Financial reserve, food shortages, LDS, Long term supply, provident living, The Family, theFamily | 2 Comments

PEOPLE NEED TO WAKE UP!

Rice Shocks, Food Shortages And Global Economic Riots In 2011?

2011 has just begun and yet we are already seeing significant price shocks and serious food shortages in many areas of the globe.  In fact, violent economic riots are now being reported in Algeria, in Chile and in Mozambique.  Food shortages and price increases are also causing political unrest in other nations such as India, Bangladesh and Indonesia.  This is a very serious situation, and if the major food producing nations of the world do not have another record harvest this year there is very likely going to be an incredibly serious global food crunch.  According to the UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization, the global price of food hit a new record high in December.  The previous record high for food prices was in June 2008, and we all remember what happened during the summer of 2008.  Massive food riots erupted in countries such as Cameroon, Haiti and Egypt.  So with price shocks and food shortages already being reported all over the globe, will we see even worse global economic riots in 2011?

One of the things that is playing into all this is all of the really extreme weather that we have been witnessing all over the globe.  In Australia, they have been experiencing flooding that is of Biblical proportions.  Brazil has also been hit by very serious flooding.  In other parts of South America, extremely dry weather is severely damaging many crops.  In the Northern Hemisphere, unusually cold and unusually snowy weather has many people scratching their heads.  Something really strange seems to be happening to global weather patterns, and that is not good news for global food production.

FAMILY HOME STORAGE

“Our Heavenly Father created this beautiful earth, with all its abundance, for our benefit and use. His purpose is to provide for our needs as we walk in faith and obedience. He has lovingly commanded us to “prepare every needful thing” (see D&C 109: 8) so that, should adversity come, we can care for ourselves and our neighbors and support bishops as they care for others.

“We encourage members world-wide to prepare for adversity in life by having a basic supply of food and water and some money in savings.

“We ask that you be wise as you store food and water and build your savings. Do not go to extremes; it is not prudent, for example, to go into debt to establish your food storage all at once. With careful planning, you can, over time, establish a home storage supply and a financial reserve.”

—The First Presidency, All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage, Feb. 2007, 1

Three-Month Supply

Build a small supply of food that is part of your normal, daily diet.  One way to do this is to pruchae a few extra items each week to build a one-week supply of food.  Then you can  gradually increase your supply until it is sufficient for three months.  These items should be rotated regularly to avoid spoilage.

Drinking Water

Store drinking water for circumstances in which the water supply may be polluted or disrupted.

If water comes directly from a good, pretreated source, then no additional purification is needed; otherwise, pretreat water before use. Store water in sturdy, leak-proof, breakage-resistant containers. Consider using plastic bottles commonly used for juices and soft drinks.

Keep water containers away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

 

Water Storage Guidelines 

Water Purification Guidelines

Financial Reserve

 

Establish a financial reserve by saving a little money each week and gradually increasing it to a reasonable amount.

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Longer-Term Supply

For longer-term needs, and where permitted, gradually build a supply of food that will last a long time and that you can use to stay alive, such as wheat, white rice, and beans.

These items can last 30 years or more when properly packaged and stored in a cool, dry place. A portion of these items may be rotated in your three-month supply.

Product Recommendations

Packaging Recommendations

Storage Conditions

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“Prepare ye, prepare ye for that which is to come, for the Lord is nigh.” D&C 1: 12

Be Prepared
For The Family