Hidden Valley Ward
Emergency Preparedness
Serving the families of Rexburg, Idaho -- farmers, students, and neighbors -- united in faith and readiness.
If ye are prepared ye shall not fear. - D&C 38:30
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New: step-by-step program
90-Day Household Preparedness
Four progressive goals for our ward and county: a 72-hour kit, two weeks at home, a three-month food supply, and longer-term resilience. Includes a household food and water planner and a printable checklist.
Current Madison County Alerts
Active National Weather Service alerts for Madison County, Idaho (zone IDC065).
No active National Weather Service alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts were found for Madison County. Non-weather emergencies may still exist. Check Madison County CodeRED and Madison County Emergency Management for local alerts.
No National Weather Service alert does not mean there is no emergency. Always follow instructions from local officials.
CodeRED enrollment is administered by the Madison County Sheriff's Office. See all official alert sources.
Prepare for Madison County
These four hazards cause most of the disruption in Rexburg and Madison County. Each one opens the matching guidance on the Local Hazards page.
Winter Storms
Blizzards, heavy snow, ice, and wind chill.
Prepare, during, and afterFlooding
River flooding, flash flooding, and wet basements.
Prepare, during, and afterExtreme Cold
Dangerous wind chill, frozen pipes, and lost heat.
Prepare, during, and afterPower and Utility Outages
Electric, water, and gas service interruptions.
Prepare, during, and afterWard Emergency Response
How a concern moves through the ward after a disaster. Each step supports the one before it.
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Household
Family plan, 72-hour kit, and check-in contact
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Ministering Brothers and Sisters
First check on each household
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Elders Quorum and Relief Society
Gather needs across the ward
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Bishopric
Coordinate care and report to the stake
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Stake Leadership
Coordinate with civil authorities and area leadership
Immediate life safety needs should always be reported to 911 or other civil authorities first. The ward response supports that call. It does not replace it, and it is not an emergency notification service.
As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Madison County, Idaho, we believe in being self-reliant, caring for our neighbors, and being ready for whatever challenges life brings -- from spring floods to harsh Idaho winters.
Preparedness Resources
Everything your family needs to be ready -- organized by topic and tailored for our community.
Emergency Plans
Step-by-step ward emergency planning guides aligned with Church of Jesus Christ guidelines.
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Food & Water Storage
Resources for building your 3-month and longer-term food supply. Includes storage calculators.
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Emergency Contacts
Local Rexburg emergency services, numbers, and key community contacts checklist.
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Ward Resources
Ward-specific tools, neighbor surveys, and skills inventory to help care for one another.
Learn morePrepared for Our Region
Madison County and Rexburg face unique challenges: harsh winters, spring flooding, agricultural emergencies, and proximity to Yellowstone. As a farming community and home to BYU-Idaho, our ward is blessed with diverse skills and knowledge.
Our emergency preparedness program draws on both Church guidance and local expertise -- from crop storage to neighbor welfare checks -- so that no family in our ward faces a crisis alone.
Official Church Resources
Aligned with guidance from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
By Small and Simple Things Are Great Things Brought to Pass
Start with one step. Build a 72-hour kit. Fill out a water storage plan. Connect with your neighbor. Every small action strengthens our whole community.
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