Washington County Government: National Preparedness Month Week 2 - Build A Kit

Press release from the Washington County Government:

09/08/2021

Having access to clean water is essential for living. Not only do our bodies require water to live, but we use it often when cooking, bathing, and cleaning. Because many parts of our lives rely on clean water, it’s one of the most important items to put into your emergency kit. There are many threats out there can impact our water supply. These include:

There are several ways you can store water for you and your family. You can purchase bottled water or use your own sanitized containers to store your emergency water supply. Your home’s water heater may also be an option. You treat water as needed during an emergency but be sure to have the supplies you will need to treat the water.

It is better to have some water in your emergency kit than none. This week’s activity will help you get started on stocking up. For the Pacific Northwest, we recommend you store one gallon of water per person per day for 14 days, plus more if you have pets. This can add up to a lot of water that you need to keep around your home. Think creatively about how you can best use the space you do have to store water and items to treat water.

Activity focus: Store at least 25% of your water needs.

Activity focus: Store at least 25% of your water needs.

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This press release was produced by the Washington County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.