Utah is having what they call "The Great Utah Shake Out" and so a series of articles have been published in the local paper on preparing for an earthquake. The Division of Emergency Management and Be Ready Utah have organized this activity and will have the state's largest earthquake drill ever, with more than 773,000 participants. So be read on April 17, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. to drop, cover and hold on! Okay, back to the subject at hand - Water.
Tips for Water Storage and water use in a disaster:
- Try to work toward storing a two-week supply of water for each person in your home. That's a half gallon of drinking water per person per day. Nursing mothers need more. People living in hot climates need more.
- You'll need the same amount of water again for sanitation purposes.
- Don't ration water if supplies run low. Drink what you need and then try to find more.
- Minimize the amount your body needs by staying coo and reducing activity.
- Buying commercially packaged water is best and comes with expiration dates, but you can also prepare your own water storage contains.
- Choose plastic two-liter bottles and clean. Fill them with water and keep them in a dark, cool place. Rotate your water every six months.
- You may choose to purchase heavy-duty storage bottles or containers.
- More information is available from FEMA. Choose to survive. Choose how to have a supply of water.
~Karin
