Storage

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Store 1 gallon per person per day (minimum 2 weeks)

Use food-grade containers only (HDPE #2 marked)

Store water in a cool, dark place away from chemicals

Label all containers with fill date — rotate every 6 months

Fill bathtubs using WaterBOB or large bags before disaster strikes

Purification

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Water purification: boiling (1 min rolling boil)

Water purification: bleach (8 drops/gallon unscented 8.25% bleach)

Water filter: Sawyer Squeeze or Berkey (gravity filter)

Water purification tablets (iodine or chlorine dioxide)

UV pen (SteriPen) with spare batteries

Sources

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Know local alternate water sources (streams, ponds, rain collection)

Tools

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Pot and heat source for boiling

Funnel and strainer (pre-filter sediment before chemical treatment)

Collapsible water containers for collection and transport

Collection

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Rain collection barrel or tarp + container setup

Preparation

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Know water shut-off valve location in your home

Vehicle

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Keep 2 liters per person in vehicle emergency kit