WELCOME TO EMERGENCY PREPPER!

ALL ABOUT CANNING
2025-08-13 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7625 Shadow Lane, Sparks, NV, 89434, United States
Emergency Preparedness Event: Canning Class – August 13 at 7 PM
Instructor: Vickie Alexandre
Join us Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 PM at the church for an informative and hands-on Emergency Preparedness event focused on Canning & Food Preservation! This special class is perfect for anyone looking to make the most of their summer harvest and learn how to safely preserve food for long-term storage.
What You’ll Learn:

Water Bath Canning – Ideal for fruits, jams, jellies, tomatoes, and pickles
Pressure Canning – Safely preserve vegetables, meats, soups, and more
Dry Canning – Store dry goods like rice, beans, and pasta for extended shelf life

Live Demonstrations (without heat or water) will be held for each method, with step-by-step explanations, tips, and safety guidelines. Some samples will also be available so you can see (and taste!) the results for yourself.
Whether you’re brand new to canning or just need a refresher, this will be a valuable and practical evening. Bring a notebook and your questions—there will be time for Q&A.
Don’t miss it! This is a great opportunity to boost your family’s food security as we near the end of the growing season.

When Bugging Out Is Needed
2025-05-14 19:00 - 20:30
Recent disasters around the country have shown the need to have a bug-out bag to ensure you have what you need quickly. Many people caught in the California fires had no time to grab anything and did not plan for such events. Similar events have occurred around the country in North Carolina and other places. This class will discuss how to create a bug-out bag, which is different from a 72-Hour Kit.
A bug-out bag (BOB) and a 72-hour kit serve similar purposes but have key differences in focus and contents:

Bug-Out Bag (BOB)

Designed for evacuation and survival over an extended period (potentially more than 72 hours).
Contains gear for self-sufficiency, including shelter, tools, food, water purification, first aid, fire-starting supplies, and self-defense items.
Assumes you might be on foot or away from civilization for a while.
Used in Poop Hits The Fan situations, natural disasters, or civil unrest.

72-Hour Kit

Designed for short-term survival (three days).
Focuses on basic needs like food, water, hygiene, and first aid.
Often kept in homes, cars, or workplaces for temporary emergencies (e.g., power outages, storms, evacuations).
Typically lighter and more convenience-based than a BOB.

Key Difference: A BOB is more extensive and long-term, while a 72-hour kit is for immediate emergencies with the expectation of rescue or return to normal conditions.
Our wonderful instructors, Dan and Cheryl Dinnell, have excellent experience in preparing for these type of things. While RSVPs are not required, it does help our instructors know how many are attending so they can prepare for handouts and demonstrations.

Simple Self Defense
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:30
Everyone needs to learn how to defend themselves. It’s a commandment as shown in Alma 48:14: “Now the Nephites were taught to defend themselves against their enemies, even to the shedding of blood if it were necessary; yea, and they were also taught never to give an offense, yea, and never to raise the sword except it were against an enemy, except it were to preserve their lives.”
Our instructor, Robert Welge, a black belt in karate, teaches a very interesting class on using simple techniques for self-defense. This approach isn’t complicated and doesn’t require extensive training. He provides effective techniques to help you defend yourself in most situations. He taught this class at the last safety fair a few months ago, and it was well received. This knowledge is valuable for anyone wanting to protect themselves in a time when violence has become more common for various reasons. Don’t worry; you won’t need to get up and practice defending yourself, as most of the class involves observing the instructor. A few techniques will be taught when you work with a partner.

Starting Seedlings for Gardening
2025-03-12 19:00 - 20:30
Join us to discover how to set up and start an indoor garden, getting it ready for the longest growing season possible in our Nevada climate. Our presenter, Theresa Lee, has extensive gardening experience and is an expert on the topic. Be sure to bring a notepad to keep track of what you’ve learned and invite a friend to share in this training. We look forward to seeing you there.
As a side note, most of our emergency preparedness classes will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the church on Shadow Lane. This calendar will now be available for you to check anytime to see if there are any changes. We welcome you to join our group.

Fire Safety and Preparedness for Home, Apartment or Ranch
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:30
With the recent fires in Los Angeles, it has become imperative for each of us to be prepared for any type of fire and to do everything we can to prevent one in our homes or on our property. This presentation will be led by Scott Means, the city of Sparks’ emergency preparedness specialist, and Nikhil Narkhede from the Division of Forestry for the state of Nevada. They will provide insights to help everyone in our stake be prepared for a fire, whether they live in an apartment, a house, or on a ranch. We will also discuss emergency evacuations and how to prepare for such an event. Even a relatively minor earthquake here could disrupt our fire hydrant system and allow fires to spread. Scott spent three weeks in Los Angeles and will share firsthand accounts of what occurred there and how we can prepare in case something similar happens here.
You’re welcome to bring a friend. While RSVPs are not required, please fill out the form on this page to help us estimate attendance and prepare enough materials to distribute. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at this event.
