Water 101: Tips for Using Water During an Emergency

Think of all the ways you use water every day. You drink it. You bathe with it. You use it to brush your teeth and wash your hands. You cook and clean with it. What would you do if you suddenly couldn’t access clean drinking water during an emergency? Now’s the best time to ensure you have enough water for your entire family. Here’s how to store, use, and even boil water with a solar powered generator and other essential survival gear.

How Much Water Should You Store?

You should have at least 1 gallon of drinking water per person per day. Then, keep another 1/2 gallon per person on hand for cleaning and hygiene purposes. It’s always better to have more than enough water than not enough in an emergency. Keep a 3-day water supply as a bare minimum. It’s even better to use water bricks to have 2 weeks’ worth of water or more.