Tuesday, February 16, 2010

WATER!!! Essential for LIFE!

Water is ESSENTIAL for life. You will  not survive very long with out water.  Dehydration and kidney failure is a horrible way to die. I got this from another website, but the info is much needed!!  Lisa
  • Most sources recommend 1 gallon of water per person, PER day, for 3-14 days.
    (Make sure to consider storing enough for pets as well)
  • Store water in “FOOD GRADE” or PETE plastic containers (stay away from milk jugs, but soda bottles are suitable).
  • Store water away from too much light or heat.
  • Clean, sanitize, and rinse all containers prior to use.
  • Do not use containers previously used to store non-food products.
  • Store water in multiple sizes of containers to suit different emergency needs
  • Do not store water containers directly on concrete. Place on cardboard, wood pallets, or other materials.
  • Non-chlorinated water (most municipal water is chlorinated) should be treated with unscented liquid household chlorine bleach (5 to 6% sodium hypochlorite). See the chart below for appropriate amount to add to water.
  • Boiling is the safest way to clean water, however you can also use household liquid bleach to kill microorganisms.
  • Rotate your water storage at least once every year

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