Water

During an emergency, the water supply may be compromised or become contaminated. It is important to make sure you have at least a 3 day supply of water for everyone in your household.

Recommendations:

Store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day (at least 3 gallons per person total) in an easily-accessible, cool, dark place.
Rotate your water supply every 6 months unless it is specially designated emergency water (shelf life).
Water should be stored in tightly sealed plastic containers labeled with the date they will expire (6 months after storage).
Keep a small bottle of inscented liquid bleach for purifying water.
Your hot water heater can be an additional source of drinking water.

If you have concerns about the safety of your water supply, you can:

Boil water for at least 5 minutes at a rapid boil and let it cool before using.
Add 8 drops of unscented liquid bleach per gallon of water and shake or stir. Let it stand for 30 minutes before using. Chlorine smell and taste is normal.