Putting it away
During
your last briefing I gave some examples of what you might encounter
during a disaster. the possibility to lose access to potable water and
the need to purify non-potable water. Given examples were small packable
units for individual or small group use. there are larger units
available that will serve larger groups, once again the Sarge emphasizes
KEEP IT SIMPLE!! You might only have what you can carry, Right?
Enough said on water treatment, lets move on to water storage. There
are multiple large containers available from 1000 gallon cisterns, 55
gal. drums, etc. A couple water bricks ( each holds 3.5 gallons) stored
in your vehicle, a couple in your closets, or under a bed next thing you
know you have plenty of potable water in easy to manage containers!
We
don't realize how much water we use each day for cooking, washing,
flushing, and drinking. The U.S.G.S. lists individual use per day
averages somewhere at 135 gals. Emergency consumption varies depending
on climate, activity and age. Most studies say 2 qt. per day just for
drinking.
Sarge recommends you do an audit of your own daily use then you will have a better idea of where to start.
Personal
hydration bladders are a must!!! 2qt. are great they can easily fit
into day packs or most come with their own. choice depends on personal
preference. The filters in my previous post are both compatible with
most units. Keeping informed is essential! Whether you stay or leave
your location in order to have access and save water is dependent on the
conditions you may encounter such as drought, flood, contamination,
etc.
The Sarge can't say it enough BE PREPARED!!!
More to follow, The Sarge is on duty!
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