Tag Archives: emergency preparedness

News Release from Mormon Newsroom As Hurricane Harvey strengthens off the coast of Texas, Mormons are preparing to send food and other commodities to Houston. High winds and flooding could result from the hurricane that is expected to hit the middle Texas coast and stall over the state.     On Friday, August 25, 2017, workers at the Bishops’ Central Storehouse of …

In a time of increased natural disasters, many minds are turning to their emergency preparedness plans or the lack thereof. Preparing for emergencies is a directive from the Lord given through modern-day prophets. President Thomas S. Monson said in 2014: Are we prepared for the emergencies in our lives? Are our skills perfected? Do we live providently? Do we have our …

Scripture D&C 38:30 …if ye are prepared ye shall not fear. Hymn Today, While the Sun Shines | Hymn #229 1. Today, while the sun shines, work with a will; Today all your duties with patience fulfill. Today, while the birds sing, harbor no care; Call life a good gift; call the world fair. (Chorus) Today, today, work with a …

This article was written by James Tolboe, co-founder of Valley Food Storage. James has always had a passion for his family and helping people. After researching the industry he realized that by teaming up with Bob and Wayne he could make a real difference working with Valley Food Storage. You can usually find James with his family up a canyon …

In recent weeks, members of the Church who are colloquially referred to as “Doomsday Preppers” have been in the headlines for their belief that the catastrophic events will soon occur. Many cite Julie Rowe, an LDS woman who shared her near-death experience and visions of the last days in a popular book, as one source for the speculation. The Church …

This article was originally posted on LDS.net. Below is an excerpt.  For my husband, it all started a few years ago, when he went on a camping trip to Zion National Park. When he got back, his mood was more somber than I would have expected. I couldn’t wait to hear about his experience, but all he wanted to talk …

Gizmodo, a design and technology blog, recently featured the LDS culture of emergency preparedness in an article about Mormons on Pinterest. Below is an excerpt.  Pinterest—the mason jar lobby’s most effective propaganda apparatus—is an aggressively wholesome social platform. It’s The Container Store of social networks, but past the arrangements of DIY barn-wedding souvenirs, there’s another Pinterest, one focused on surviving doom. …

Before I start, I just want to say THANK YOU to the LDS Daily community and Hayley (who I worked with) specifically.  I am thrilled to have the opportunity to address this LDS audience and working with LDS Daily has been a pleasure.  They have been patient with me, as well as fun and kind.   I am grateful to have …

Scripture D&C 1:12 Prepare ye, prepare ye for that which is to come, for the Lord is nigh; Hymn As Zion’s Youth in Latter Days, Hymn #256 1. As Zion’s youth in latter days, We stand with valiant heart, With promise shining in our eyes, Resolved to do our part. Upon a noble past we build; The future fills our …