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While water does not appear to be priority for most people in terms of the pandemic, it is a priority for survival if some other disaster layers in on top.
While many people focus on the power going out, of more essence to survival is the loss of potable water. Your water depends on a source, power and pipes, all of which can be disrupted by a wide array of emergencies. How much drinkable water do you have on hand without relying on the tap?
Another huge factor for water availability is when your normal water source gets contaminated. This is becoming more and more common. Flint, Michigan is an example of long-term contamination. One of the by-products of floods is that the water supply quickly gets polluted as contaminants in the ground and in various storage facilities are mixed together with the flooding waters. Eighty percent of natural disasters are accompanied by flood. If you watch disaster relief, the first thing that is brought in is potable water.
The first step in water is at least two cases of water per person in your household. Just buy them, toss them in a dark space, and forget about them. Until you need them.
I recommend getting a water filter. For starters, something like the Katadyn Filter is a good buy. It’s the one I have in the house as an emergency backup.
