{"id":1117,"date":"2017-10-08T14:11:54","date_gmt":"2017-10-08T14:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ksspreparedness.org\/?page_id=398"},"modified":"2024-08-29T20:40:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T20:40:36","slug":"water-storage-jun-2016","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ksspreparedness.org\/?page_id=1117","title":{"rendered":"Water Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1117\" class=\"elementor elementor-1117\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5db83374 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5db83374\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19b1966 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19b1966\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e67da elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66e67da\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Water Storage<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de63719 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de63719\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2016-06<\/h4>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-261d010b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"261d010b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Objective: Store 2 weeks worth of water for your family and gather supplies for filtering and purifying water for ongoing needs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This month Roald Peterson taught us about water storage. In addition to storing the traditional 2-week recommended supply, Roald also trained us to prepare for ongoing needs, should an emergency extend past our supply. We have included a summary in this post, but please see the attached handouts for more detailed information, including how to treat the water you are storing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Recommended:<\/strong> 1 gal\/water\/person\/day<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Needed supplies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-94\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ksspreparedness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/55-gal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"55 gal\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><strong>55-Gallon Drums<\/strong> (buy at caselot sales)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":93,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/beprepared.com\/5-gallon-water-jug.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ksspreparedness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/water-jug-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"water jug\" class=\"wp-image-93\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>3-Gallon Water Jugs<\/strong> $7.95 &#8211; for transportation and convenient use during an emergency.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":95,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/beprepared.com\/spigot-for-5-gallon-jug.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ksspreparedness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/spigot-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"spigot\" class=\"wp-image-95\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Spigot for 5-gal jug<\/strong> (optional) $1.75.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":96,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/28WPMwe\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ksspreparedness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/life-straw-300x300.png\" alt=\"life straw\" class=\"wp-image-96\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Life Straw &#8211; <\/strong>$19.95. Life Straw filters water from ponds, lakes, and streams. Is an ideal light-weight option for transportation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":101,\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ksspreparedness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/sawyer-300x251.jpg\" alt=\"sawyer\" class=\"wp-image-101\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Sawyer Mini-Filter<\/strong> &#8211; Can attach to a 2-liter bottle to filter water from ponds, lakes, and streams. Filters up to 100,000 gallons.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":97,\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"align\":\"left\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/28VCZbX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ksspreparedness.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Berkey-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Berkey\" class=\"wp-image-97\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Berkey Water Filter &#8211; <\/strong>$288.50 &#8211; A great product for families. Purifies and filters all water sources. (For water to be completely safe to drink, water must be both purified and filtered.) *Hint- with this product there is no need to rotate stored water.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additional tips:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Fill 2-liter soda bottles with water. Easy to transport, share, and use.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Fill up canning jars with water when not being used.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Identify other sources of water in and around your home.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Never store water bottles or barrels directly on concrete. Use cardboard, wood, etc to separate. (Contact with concrete will flavor the water.)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Note that there are items to add to the maintenance chart we provided in February (for water rotation, etc.)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Do <em>not<\/em> store water in old milk jugs.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>If you know that there will be a water shortage, plug your tubs and fill them. (This is an easy way to store an extra 55 gallons of water.)<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/June-Handout.docx\">HERE<\/a> for our monthly summary handout (what to do, buy, FHE, maintenance, etc.)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/EPA-Water-Treatment-Flyer.pdf\">HERE<\/a> for EPA Water Handout (IMPORTANT: this includes bleach\/water ratio for storing water)<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/localhost:8080\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Water-Preparation-Handout-20160612b.pdf\">HERE<\/a> for Roald&#8217;s personal&nbsp; notes about water storage, rotation, purification, etc.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":6} -->\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>originally posted by Jenny Layton<\/em><\/h6>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water Storage 2016-06 Objective: Store 2 weeks worth of water for your family and gather supplies for filtering and purifying water for ongoing needs. 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