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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