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Emergency Supply - All About Water
How Much Water is Needed?
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Recommended 1 gallon per day per person.
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3 gallons total for 72 hr period.
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Pets need approximately 6 cups per day.
Sterilizing Water
Boiling
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Bring water to a boil and then simmer for a few minutes.
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Cover the pot to shorten boiling time and conserve fuel.
Using Chlorine Bleach
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Let water stand until dirt/particles settle to the bottom.
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Pour clear water into uncontaminated container.
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Add 2 drops of bleach per quart of water.
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Mix well and wait 30 minutes.
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Water should smell slightly like bleach, if not, repeat dose.
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Wait 15 minutes and check again.
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If slight bleach smell is present, water is ready. If not, repeat steps above until it is ready.
Sterilizing Containers
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Wash and rinse container.
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Mix 1 Tbs regular Clorox bleach with one gallon of water.
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Soak in sanitizing solution for 2 minutes.
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Drain and air dry.
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