It is vital to have water storage to sustain life. Many times in natural disasters the electricity goes down and we are unable to access water via our hoses, taps, etc. Sometimes the water is contaminated from flooding and cross-contamination from sewage. You will need water for a minimum of three days. If we don’t have water, we will not be able to use many of the freeze dried or dehydrated food we need to eat every day. Some hoses have lead in them; use a lead-free hose to fill containers. There are numerous containers available in which to store water; use a container that works for you and your family.

Minimum water needed per day:

• 1 gallon per day per person to stay hydrated. If you live in a HOT area you might need more.
• 4 gallons per day, per person allows for personal hygiene, washing of dishes, etc.
• 5 to12 gallons per day would be needed for a conventional toilet
• 1/2 to two gallons for a pour flush latrine.