Aug 17, 2008 7:31 am US/Eastern
Keeping Your Water Supply From Being Tapped Out
(CBS4)
Water is the one hurricane supply you can't live without. Before a storm approaches, or makes landfall, you should have a plan set in place so you won't run dry after the storm.
The main thing to remember is to know how much drinking water you will need if the water supply is tainted.
You need 5 gallons for each person in your home. You will also need another 2 to 3 gallons for each pet/animal you own.
One thing to remember about storing water bottles is to make sure they're clean. An item you may consider are collapsible water bags, which you can pick up from a camping supply store.
If you need to clean one of the collapsible bags, fill it about half way and add a teaspoon of non-chlorinated bleach. Then, swish the mixture around in the bag, and then rinse thoroughly.
The bags can be stored in a freezer where they will conform to the size of your freezer. They will also keep frozen foods colder for a longer period of time.
But, remember this: water expands as it is frozen. Therefore, only fill items headed for the freezer about 90 percent full.
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