Water Storage

Preparedness Tips: Water Storage

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If a natural disaster happens in your area, and all water supplies are 
cut off, 

what would you do for your family? 

Do you have enough water stored for your family to survive 

in case of an emergency?

Water is extremely crucial to our survival, yet so many of 

us forget to store it! 
WHAT SUPPLIES DO I NEED TO GET STARTED?
Water barrels (usual size is 55 gallons)
Bleach (Clorox or generic brand)
Water hose
Siphon/pump for removing water
HOW MUCH WATER WILL OUR FAMILY NEED?
It is recommended that your emergency water supply should 

 for at least two weeks.  

Basically, a person can survive on one gallon per day, but 
cleaning, 

cooking, personal 

hygiene require more. If possible, plan for at least 2 gallons 
for each person, per day.

HOW DO I CALCULATE THE RIGHT AMOUNT?
An effective two-week supply for a family of 5 would require 
140 gallons of water. 

(2 weeks = 14 days; 14 days x 2 gallons = 24 gallons per person; 

5 people x 24 gallons = 140 gallons for all 5 people for 2 weeks). 

This family would need 3 large (55 gallon) water barrels.
HOW MUCH BLEACH SHOULD I ADD TO THE WATER?
First, check to see if your cities water is already chlorinated, 

since it may be unnecessary to treat it.
1/8 teaspoon, or one droplet, of Clorox (bleach) f

or every gallon of water should suffice. 

For a 55-gallon barrel, you would add almost 7 teaspoons. 

Make sure you wait 30 minutes before drinking water that 
has just been treated.
TIP FOR FRESH-TASTING WATER:
After your water has been stored for a while, it may taste stale. 

This may be remedied by simply pouring it between 
2 containers, back and forth.