Community Preparedness ​and Resilience

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!
How much water will I need?
Answer:  One Gallon per Person per Day, for consumption, hygiene and food preparation.
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.
What if I have to leave the place where I've stored it?
Answer:  There are many portable water purification devices and products.
What do I do when I run out of it?
Answer:  Collect rainwater or use lakes & streams with the purification products above .
Where can I find Emergency Supplies & Equipment?