How to Store, Find, and Purify Water in an Emergency
Learn how to secure clean drinking water for your family before, during, and after a disaster. Simple strategies you can use immediately.
water basics
Why Water is your #1 Priority
You can go weeks without food…but only a few days without water. Many people get this completely wrong. The truth is: If your water plan fails, everything else becomes irrelevant.
Water just isn’t for drinking; it supports sanitation, cooking, and basic survival. Without a reliable water plan, everything else breaks down quickly.
Most families underestimate how much they need, and how fast they’ll run out.
how much water do you really need?
A general rule:
1 gallon per person per day
Minimum of three days.
That means a family of four needs at least twelve gallons.
Your final amounts should take into considerration:
- DRINKING
- COOKING
- HYGEINE
- PETS
water storage
Bottled Water
Easy, Accessible, and Ready to Use
large containers
Cost-Effective for Families
collapsible storage
Flexible and Portable
Store water in a cool, dark place and rotate every six to twelve months.
Water purification
Your stored water will eventually run out. Purification methods ensure you can continue safely.
common mistakes
most people get this wrong
- STORING TOO LITTLE WATER
- RELYING ON ONE SOURCE
- NO PURIFICATION METHOD
- FORGETTING ABOUT PETS
- NOT ROTATING STORED WATER
TOOLS/GEAR
PORTABLE WATER FILTER bottles
sTORAGE cONTAINERS
water treatments
DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU RUN OUT
Learn how to secure clean drinking water for your family before, during, and after a disaster. Simple strategies you can use immediately.