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No matter if your backyard butts up to one of the Great Lakes, or you are fortunate enough to have a well, it is advisable to keep 2 weeks worth of stored water in your home both for convenience sake and for the ability to remain in your home when conditions are unsafe. A few good examples would be a nuclear event or looting in your vicinity has reached dangerous levels.

Alternate Water Sources

Be prepared for water supply lines to be disrupted during an emergency. It is important that you research your immediate vicinity for an alternate water source like a lake, river, creek, or even a stagnant pond, for stagnant pond water can be ran through a quality water filter for safe drinking water (Refer to the next section: Water Purifiers). With luck, you will find a water source close by because a 7-gallon container of water weighs 56 lbs. If you live a good distance away from a water source, shop around for a pull cart, or consider a less expensive child’s wagon, as this will make hauling water much easier. Determine the easiest way to access the water source, so when the time comes, you will be prepared to get in and out with less effort.