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Stake Your Water Claim

Chapter 3 is devoted to water sources, purification, and storage, but as water is imperative for survival, we will touch upon it here. In a preparedness plan, water must always come first, for without it, you might as well use this and any other preparedness book you may read for kindling. Begin your preparedness with stored water and a good quality water purifier such as a Berkey or Katadyn. If the grid goes down and you live in an area that depends on municipal water supplies, you may continue to receive water, but only as long as the water plant’s battery or diesel backup lasts.

If the electrical grid goes down during a crisis, this is an excellent time to fill bathtubs and sinks with every drop of water they will hold. But be careful. When calamity arrives in the form of Mother Nature, it is possible the water pouring from your taps may be unsafe to drink. Listen to emergency broadcasts on your hand-crank or battery-run radio (Yes, you do need one!) for alerts on water contamination.