All residents are encouraged to have emergency water storage on hand. In many disaster and emergency scenarios, water that is safe for drinking and cooking may not be readily available. You may want to consider the following recommendations.
- For your 72 hour kits, it is recommended that you have an average of one gallon per person per day, or a total of three gallons per person for 72 hour duration.
- For shelter-in-place scenarios, a two week supply of water is recommended, which is a total of 14 gallons per person for the two week duration.
- Beyond a two week scenario, you should have at least two methods for purifying the additional water you will need. Any of the following methods may be considered, as well as others not mentioned here:
- Boiling
- Bleaching
- Processing water through effective chemical treatments
- Filtration through extremely fine filters
Here are some planning resources to assist you in obtaining a water storage solution for all of these emergency scenarios:
Water Purification: In an emergency situation, tap water may not be safe to drink or use. It is important to prepare for possible emergency situations ahead of time by preparing an emergency water supply for yourself and your family. Click HERE to learn how to purify water.
Water Storage and Treatment: Your body is 60 to 70 percent water. It’s necessary for all bodily functions. You can only last three to four days without it.
https://www.ready.gov/water
Preparing a Home Water Supply: How to prepare an emergency water supply before an emergency occurs, and how to make contaminated water safe to drink.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/preparing-a-home-water-supply.html
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