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Community Preparedness


Emergency Water Storage

For most of us, clean water has usually not been further away than the nearest faucet.  So, it is a little difficult to imagine that one day that water won’t be available, and it may not be available for many days to follow.  Water is so necessary to our survival, that it is generally accepted that we can live only 3 days without it.  When we force ourselves to imagine this possibility, immediately many questions come to mind:
  1. How much water will I need?
  2. How can I store it safely and for how long?
  3. What if I have to leave the place where I've stored it?
  4. What do I do when I run out of it?
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Okay, we've got questions.  Let's get some answers!
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How much water will I need?
Answer:  One Gallon per Person per Day, for consumption, hygiene and food preparation.
Learn More Here
How can I store it safely and for how long?
​Answer:  Water can be stored for 6 months or more with proper treatment and containers.
Learn More Here
What if I have to leave the place where I've stored it?
Answer:  There are many portable water purification devices and products.
Learn More Here
What do I do when I run out of it?
Answer:  Collect rainwater or use lakes & streams with the purification products above, .
Learn More Here

Where can I find Emergency Supplies & Equipment?
Online Sources:
  • PrepareDirect
  • PrepareSmart
  • The Ready Store
  • REI
  • Amazon
Local Sources:
  • Local REI Stores
  • Portland Homestead Supply
  • Northwest Health & Safety
Worth Checking Out:
  • ​Berkey Water Systems
  • Ecozoom Rocket Stove
  • ​Kelly Kettle

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