One of the keys to surviving any disaster or emergency situation is to ensure that you and your loved ones have an adequate supply of clean drinking water. It is said that the average person needs at least a gallon of clean water per day. The truth is that we all need water not only for drinking but also for food preparation and sanitation.
So, if you and your family are in an emergency situation for a week without being able to leave your home, you will need at least 28 gallons of water for a 4 person family. Also, do not forget about the family pet. Spottie will need a drink too!
So what can you do to prepare for an adequate water supply in the event of a disaster or emergency?
Here are some ideas.....
1) Get A High Quality Water Filter
This is a good idea even in normal times. The truth is that our tap water is full of stuff you don't even want to know about. However, things can get even worse in an emergency situation.
Having a water filtering system for your home will give you peace of mind about the water that is coming out of your tap. In addition, a portable water filter will help you to have clean, drinkable water wherever you find yourself in an emergency.
2) Learn How To Collect Rain Water
Capturing, storing and filtering rain water is very important - especially if you don't live near a source of fresh water. If you have access to a roof top, you can redirect rainwater to some sort of storage vessel. If you can't bury the storage vessel, it will have to stay above ground. But you don't want to just use the water that you have collected. You will want to filter it and preferably boil it in order to ensure that it is safe to use.
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3) A Grey Water System Can Reuse Your Sink And Shower Water For Other Purposes
This may sound strange at first, but more people than ever are recycling their own water. Wikipedia has some good information on it right here:
The reality is that Americans are probably the biggest wasters of water in the world, and if we can reuse a portion of what we are wasting then perhaps we should look into it.
4) Invest In A Machine That Pulls Water Out Of The Air
This especially works well in areas that have high humidity. You can reduce the humidity in your home and produce clean water for your family at the same time. The big advantage of one of these machines is that there is never a need to go out and buy water - the machine pulls the condensation out of the air and turns it into water.
But whatever you decide to do, make sure that you have a plan for providing clean, usable water for your family in the event of a disaster or emergency. Your survival may depend on it.
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