Posts Tagged “water safety”
Water Storage Is Critical to Your Health Why is emergency water my responsibility? A person can only survive a few days without water. The easy availability of clean drinking water right now often makes us complacent about our need to store water. However, you cannot assume that the current water infrastructure will be…
What Consumers Need to Know About Food and Water Safety During Hurricanes, Power Outages, and Floods Emergencies can happen. When they do, the best strategy is to already have a plan in place. This includes knowing the proper food and water safety precautions to take if hurricanes — or other flooding/power outages — do…
MANAGING WATER This page explains the essentials of managing water. Basic Water Tips Allow people to drink according to their needs. Many people need even more than the average of one gallon per day. The individual amount needed depends on age, physical activity, physical condition and time of year. Never ration drinking water unless…