January
Water Storage
To-do this month:
Figure out how much water you need to store for your family and how much water you currently have available in your home. (use table below)
Store at least 3 days’ worth of water for your family by purchasing a case of water bottles for every family member in your house. Place them under their bed.
Store at least one large water storage container — a blue barrel or another large container.
Have on way to filter water.
Have one way to purify water.
Figure out a “found water” source you can use in an emergency.
Learn how to turn off the water in your home.
Post instructions on your water heater for draining the water out for use.
How much water do I need?
It’s recommended that you have 1.5 gallons per person, per day.
