How Do You Store Emergency Water Containers?
While it’s never pleasant to think about emergency situations, whether they be man-made or natural disasters, it’s always a good idea to take some precautions. Adequate water is essential in any emergency situation; we cannot survive without clean drinking water. In planning how much water to store for an emergency, the very minimum of one quart per day is recommended for each member of the household, for drinking purposes only, and enough to last each member three days. Ideally, one gallon per day for each member should be stored. If you have pets, make sure there is adequate water for them as well. You’ll also want to have enough on hand for hygiene and cooking purposes. Determine how many storage containers will be needed to hold enough water for at least three days, allowing one gallon per household member. You can purchase storage containers or you can use clean milk containers or soda bottles. Make sure if you are using containers that held other liquids, they are thoroughly clea
