Does anyone have the letter and can you scan it? It was read in all the congregations around here and we are not exactly in a disaster-prone area. The story I heard was the book study conductors had to come around to the publishers and check off whether they had put up a 6-day supply of food and water, etc.
Scan of the letter about being prepared for a disaster
by Bonnie_Clyde 5 Replies latest jw friends
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crazyblondeb
Could it be what my JW mom emailed me today? I'll see if I can post it.
shelley
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crazyblondeb
My JW mom emailed this to me.
EMERGENCY LIST
Attached is a list of emergency items compiled from lists supplied by Homeland Security and FEMA . This list is not per/household but per/individual.
?1.WATER, one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days for drinking and sanitation
?2.FOOD, at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
?3. MESS KITS, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
?4. CAN OPENER
?5. RADIO, battery-powered or hand crank radio AND a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both.
?6. FLASHLIGHT, with extra batteries
?7. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
?8. MATCHES, in a water proof container
?9. FIRST AID KIT & REFERENCE MATERIAL, a kit should include· 20) adhesive bandages, various sizes. · 5" x 9" sterile dressing.· conforming roller gauze bandage. · triangular bandages. · 3 x 3 sterile gauze pads. · 4 x 4 sterile gauze pads. · roll 3" cohesive bandage. · germicidal hand wipes or waterless alcohol-based hand sanitizer. · (6) antiseptic wipes. · pair large medical grade non-latex gloves. · Adhesive tape, 2" width. · Anti-bacterial ointment. · Cold pack. · Scissors (small, personal). · Tweezers. · CPR breathing barrier, such as a face shield. · sunscreen· Manuel for basic first aid attention
?10. WHISTLE/ MIRROR, to signal for help
?11. PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION & EYE GLASSES
?12. INFANT FORMULA & DIAPERS
?13. MASK, to help filter contaminated air
?14. WRENCH or PLIERS, to turn off utilities
?15. KNIFE
?16. AXE
?17. FOLDING SHOVEL, to dig latrine
?18. DUCT TAPE & PLASTIC SHEETING, to shelter in a place
?19. BLEECH & MEDICINE DROPPER, when diluted nine parts water to one part bleach, bleach can be used as a disinfectant. Or in an emergency, you can use it to treat water by using 16 drops of regular household bleach per gallon of water. DO NOT USE SCENTED, COLOR SAFE OR BLEACHES WITH ADDED CLEANERS.
?20. LOCAL MAP
?21. DOCUMENTS, insurance policies, identification and bank records in a waterproof, portable container
?22. MONEY, bills ($1, $5 & $10) and silver and gold coins (5¢, 10¢ & 25¢)
?23. PAPER & PENCIL
?24. SLEEPING BAG OR BLANKET, for each person.
?25. CLOTHING, a complete change of clothing, including a long sleeved shirt, long pants, sturdy shoes and work gloves
?26. TOILET PAPER
?27. FEMININE SUPPLIES & HYGENE ITEMS
?28. TOWELETTES, antibacterial wipes
?29. ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN
?30. PET FOOD & WATER
?31. BUCKET & LID -
Bonnie_Clyde
Did the Society actually list all those items in their letter? I'd like to see the letter. That's the first time I can ever remember their suggesting that we should prepare ahead of time for a disaster. They've always said "trust in Jehovah." I can't imagine a book study conductor coming around and checking off to see if we had everything on the list.
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crazyblondeb
I don't know if she actually got a letter. I know this was emailed to her in one of her "JW" email circles/groups. I'll see what I can find out.
shelley
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buffalosrfree
My wife, returned home from the book study this week, and mentioned that they want our phone #'s our regular phone and our cell phones. I told her no way they have no need for them, and she said they may need to contact us in an emergency, I then pointed out to her they don't even call when we have medical emergencies that they learn about, what the hell makes you think they are going to call when there is an actual emergency????? And that no in no uncertain terms are they to have our cell phone #'s. Our house phone is in the book if they need to contact you. Any other info they want is a no no so don't get me started or I will call the local PO of your congregation and give that bastard a good ass whipping orally if needed. Well that has her backing off as she knows I'm not shy about telling people off and giving them a hard time if it is called for. So hopefully she won't go behind my back but will have to wait and see, I told her if she does then I will change the phone and go to an unlisted #, and do the same with our cell phones if needed. They are tracfones so $19.98 and we will have a new one apiece. will have to wait and see. Emergency they don't give a damn about the R&F and never have they are just looking for ways to keep their thumbs on people.