What is Preparedness Peace?

This course will move you from KNOWING you need to be prepared to actually BEING prepared. This is what makes Preparedness Peace different from reading a book or attending a conference. 

The unique value of this course is that it focuses on relationship with Jesus, prayer and pursuing preparedness in the context of community. We present strategies and tools balanced with Scripture and prayer so that you build according to the Lord's plans and purposes for your family.

Preparedness Peace is perfect for life groups, friends, Sunday school, church groups, and neighborhoods. This is about preparing not just for your family, but with others in mind as well, so you will be ready and equipped to share the love of God in times of crisis. 

Preparedness peace is divided into six easy-to-follow sessions

Session ONE

Why Me? Why Prepare?
Have you watched the news lately? Do you know anyone who has personally experienced disaster in recent months? It is prudent and brilliant to establish your family's preparedness now. In every disaster scenario- whether personal or national–there are benefits for having response plans that your whole family understands and has practiced. There is a peace that comes in being prepared. This course uses a step-by-step process to establish a basic and very thorough foundation of preparedness that you can build on as far as you wish to go.

Session TWO

Teamwork & Power of a Plan
Relationship is key to being truly prepared. Unless you plan on going solo, every element of preparedness will involve planning and working together with other people. The Lord loves relationship. He established the body of Christ to function together with its strengths and weaknesses to reveal the nature and beauty and power of God. The key task in this session is preparing Family Plans and Documents. Throughout this course there will be opportunity to develop relationship with the Lord, your family, and any others you invite to pursue preparedness with you.

session THREE

Water Wise & Food Sense
Clean, pure water flowing from the tap and stocked grocery store shelves full of everything you could possibly need are conveniences we take for granted. What if that water source that pours so freely from the facet became contaminated? What if an interruption in the food supply chain caused food delivery to be delayed or impossible? With very little effort, you can boost your food and water storage utilizing these strategies. Food and water storage are primary areas each family MUST execute in order to complete any emergency preparedness plan.

SESSION FOUR

Power Alley
Want to know if you are ready for a power outage? Turn off the power and find out. Electricity–or the lack thereof–is not a hard thing to plan for if you understand how much you rely on it. There are many things to consider and plan for in the event of no power: alternative methods of lighting, heating, cooling, cooking, preserving food in the refrigerator and freezer, communication, and entertainment. Fire safety becomes key in this situation. You will develop strategies to train kids and keep people safe in the proper use and safety of all methods you choose to employ.

SESSION FIVE

Safe Home & Grab and Go Bags
Your home is only as safe and strong as your weakest link. Learn to assess your home's capacity, threat, and vulnerability. Determine your capacity- the number of people you can sustain and care for in times of crisis. Establish supplies and plans necessary to take shelter in your home in the event of a chemical or biological threat, assemble Grab and Go Bags and create evacuation plans so that your family could leave in minutes if a voluntary or forced evacuation occurs. It is a serious decision to evacuate your home. Well laid plans are necessary to establish a safe home and to execute a safe evacuation.

SESSION SIX

Home Security
Security is NOT a closet full of guns and ammunition nor is it a pantry full of food. Relying on one element of preparation alone will never give you security. Many people, when truly contemplating the things that could happen in crisis, wrestle with anxiety, doubt, and fear. True security and peace come only from the Lord and cannot be taken away. Adding a solid, well-rounded plan that includes good communication, planned strategies and lines of defense, locked doors, appearance of security, evacuation plans, and training will give confidence and security to individuals and teams.