What could be simpler? Because your home disaster kit will double as an emergency evacuation kit, make it as transportable as possible. Wal-Mart has a camping/sporting section with 6- and 7-gallon water containers. I chose the 7-gallon, cube-shaped one because there's a spigot inside the lid. The tall, narrow, 6-gallon container has a spout inside its lid. Your choice.
Also, prepare and label a small, leakproof bottle of UNSCENTED household chlorine bleach (5.25% sodium hypochlorite), just in case. FEMA guidelines state: If you have questions about the quality of the water, purify it before drinking.
Water quantity |
Bleach added |
1 quart 1 gallon 5 gallons |
4 drops 16 drops 1 teaspoon |
Store your water container on the main level of your home where it will be immediately accessible for moving into the basement or putting into your car.
Select a date 3-6 months out and make a note on your calendar to change the water and rotate the food you will be assembling in the coming weeks.
That's it until next week!