Water is essential to life. We can go without water for only 3 days. Water is also needed for cooking, hygiene, and cleaning. We suggest you start your emergency preparations by storing water. It is recommended that you store at least 1-2 gallons of water/person/day for 3 - 14 days. You should also consider water for pets and other animals. Following are resources for learning how to properly store water for your family in time of need.
There are many resources available online for storing water.
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7 Steps For Emergency Water Preparation
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Water 1: Storing Water for Emergencies