Is your personal safety plan in place? For most people, the answer is “NO”. However, getting started is easy – it begins with water.
One of the most important things you can do is have an emergency supply of water – both at home and at work. People can survive for weeks without food, but only a few days without water. So, water is a good place to start your preparedness efforts.
After an emergency, your local water supply may not be available or safe to drink. If this is the case, you will need your own water supply until water service is restored or an alternate emergency supply is available.
The general rule in the Pacific Northwest is you should store:
· One gallon
· Per person
· Per day
· For 14 days
That assumes about half a gallon for drinking and another half-gallon to meet sanitation and food preparation needs. You may need to include more water in your kit if your family includes people with special needs (e.g., pregnant women or infants) or if you have pets.
