Emergency Water Supplies

A person can live much longer without food than they can without water.  Having an adequate water supply on hand for emergency purposes is as essential as having a food supply.  Most bottled water comes with a two year “expiration date”  This gives a timeframe pre-stamped on the bottle letting you know when to drink it and replace your supply.

So, how much water do you need to store?  Generally plan on a 1:1:1 rule.  The average person will need One gallon, per person, per day.  Plan what you think is appropriate based upon those guidelines.