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Water storage. I’d think one could just by a flat of bottled water or jugs of water.
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May 29th, 2014 at 5:38 pm
Empty 2 liter soda bottles work quite well. And it’s cheap.
May 29th, 2014 at 5:52 pm
I get water delivery, so with a 4 month backlog that I rotate through, I always have 20 gallons on hand.
May 29th, 2014 at 7:41 pm
The thing to keep in mind is plastic isn’t impermeable. If water bottle sit on the ground they’ll leach from the soil. They learned that during last big hurricane down in Miami. Even if it doesn’t leach in, O2 will escape make the water flat tasting. Key is rotation.
May 30th, 2014 at 6:47 am
I’m going to 2nd reusing the 2 L bottles you go through anyway.
Fill with chlorinated water right from the tap. Write the date you did this right on the bottle. Store. Rotate yearly. If desired, filter with a Britta pitcher when needed for improved taste.
Water stored like this doesn’t taste any worse than tap water. So if you object to the taste it’s probably not an emergency.
You can water plants with them after a year or just take the bottles to the range for some fun. In any event since it’s easy to get once-used bottles I don’t recommend refilling them, though they don’t seem to degrade even after several years of accidental storage
May 30th, 2014 at 9:56 am
I recall from my childhood that the YMCA I attended had sealed 55 gallon steel drums of water, along with many more interesting preserved emergency rations, in the fallout shelter behind the locker rooms.
In a short term emergency, remember that any home water heater was full of water when the emergency started and, if a bathtub is cleaned, a lot of water can be stored for days and days therein.
May 30th, 2014 at 1:05 pm
Dear Uncle:
The Four Rules of Water Storage
1. One gallon (four liters) per person per day, at a minimum.
So, … a family of four should store 12 gallons of water for a three day event . The minimum these United States recommends. (I recommend two weeks)
2. If you’re on city water, check to make sure the city chlorinates. If they don’t or you’re on a well, you should pre-treat with unscented chlorine bleach (at least 5.25% sodium hypochlorite)
So, … if you’re using 2-liter plastic bottles, you need to add four drops of chlorine bleach to the bottle while filling with water.
3. Store in a cool, dry, and dark place (on pallets would be nice,too) for up to two years, most people rotate their stored water every year.
So, … to prevent algae growth in the bottle. Plus, there is a possibility the water may go ‘stale’ (this is caused by the water losing some/all of its saturated oxygen) To correct this ‘stale’ taste, empty half of the bottle into another clean bottle, cap, and shake. You might have to do this a couple of times. This will also work for removing any lingering chlorine taste.
4. After ‘Thinking,’ Emergency Evacuation Kit,’ Air,’ and ‘Shelter’ water is more important than food because you and your family can only survive three to five days without but can live three to five weeks without food.
Lastly, Thanks!!! to your readers that commented; they had good advice on storing water for an emergency.
Sincerely, Someone You Know
P.S.
Unlike the “Four Rules of Firearms Safety” it’s a little bit more complicated, but not much ; – )
So, …
Link:
Getting Started in Emergency Preparedness – 16 Weeks: Water
http://gsiep.blogspot.com/2009/11/week-three-water.html