disaster preparedness - 70 gallons of water
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disaster preparedness - 70 gallons of water
Diasaster preparedness: 14 days * 5 people = 70 gallons
Um.... how do you store 70 gallons of water?
Assuming it doesn't get a leak from an earthquake, a good 30-40 gallons can come from the water heater. But that still leaves 30-40 more.
So what are you guys doing?
Um.... how do you store 70 gallons of water?
Assuming it doesn't get a leak from an earthquake, a good 30-40 gallons can come from the water heater. But that still leaves 30-40 more.
So what are you guys doing?
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i have a frig full of beer and rockstar.
if that fails.
pee into a bucket, stand a cup up in the middle, put plastic over the bucket, place a rock on the plastic over the cup, and leave in sun.
if that fails.
pee into a bucket, stand a cup up in the middle, put plastic over the bucket, place a rock on the plastic over the cup, and leave in sun.
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Hmmmm...
How the hell is anyone supposed to put massive drums of water into a Subaru (for transport to safer location, of course)? Or is that what a trailer is for?
How the hell is anyone supposed to put massive drums of water into a Subaru (for transport to safer location, of course)? Or is that what a trailer is for?
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Plastic 55 gallon drums are a good option, problem is that bacteria grows in stagnant water, so you'd either need to treat it before consumption. (with tablets, boiling or bleach)
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yeah the disaster trailer we have at the fire dept only has supplies for 10k people but that only covers for wmds lol not water LOL
good thread... nothing like bringing something like this up, once in a while...
anyways... this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html
anyways... this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html
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It's just what they taught us in CERT training classes.
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good thread... nothing like bringing something like this up, once in a while...
anyways... this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html
anyways... this:
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/CAMP205-1.html
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water test kit that includes a bacteria test.
55 gallon food grade drum, clean the hell out of it.
MIOX water filter: http://www.amazon.com/MSR-Miox-Water...964196&sr=8-25
i've been meaning to buy the later two. MIOX is doing some amazing work. Listen to the podcast here from Stanford's ETL lectures: http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMa....html?mid=2370
water test kit that includes a bacteria test.
55 gallon food grade drum, clean the hell out of it.
MIOX water filter: http://www.amazon.com/MSR-Miox-Water...964196&sr=8-25
i've been meaning to buy the later two. MIOX is doing some amazing work. Listen to the podcast here from Stanford's ETL lectures: http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMa....html?mid=2370
These are a nice, stackable, easily transportable option - http://www.thereadystore.com/water-s...ater-container
How the hell are you going to transport a 55 gallon drum if you have to move. Filling will be a pain in the ***. How are you going to empty it when you have to rotate stock?
In a emergency, those water bobs that ldivinag posted are awesome. I have one under the sink in all bathrooms that have a bath tub at my house, my parent's house, and at the cabin.
Long term, though, I would have some way to treat/filter bad water also. You can't rely on storage alone.
And, yes, treat your water when you store it - http://www.thereadystore.com/water-s...ater-preserver
How the hell are you going to transport a 55 gallon drum if you have to move. Filling will be a pain in the ***. How are you going to empty it when you have to rotate stock?
In a emergency, those water bobs that ldivinag posted are awesome. I have one under the sink in all bathrooms that have a bath tub at my house, my parent's house, and at the cabin.
Long term, though, I would have some way to treat/filter bad water also. You can't rely on storage alone.
And, yes, treat your water when you store it - http://www.thereadystore.com/water-s...ater-preserver
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I have a HUGE water supply. I don't really trip on it. It's food, warmth, amo, fuel that I worry about. Propane is crucial. If you have a good grill and a butt load of propane you can eat and drink clean food for a long time. Light and heat from wood and lamp oil.
