Water – Getting Started is a short preparedness guide designed to help households understand the importance of water storage and develop a basic emergency water plan. The publication emphasizes that water is the most critical survival resource because people can survive much longer without food than without water. It explains the role water plays in digestion, circulation, temperature regulation, nutrient transport, and waste removal, while highlighting the vulnerability of municipal water systems during emergencies such as pandemics.
The guide recommends storing at least one gallon of water per person per day, with approximately half used for drinking and the remainder for cooking, hygiene, and cleaning. It notes that households with infants, elderly individuals, immunocompromised family members, or pets may require additional supplies. Recognizing that storing months of water may not be practical for everyone, the guide encourages people to store a minimum two-week supply and supplement this with water purification capabilities and collapsible storage containers.
Practical storage advice is provided throughout the document. Readers are encouraged to use food-grade plastic or glass containers, properly label stored water, protect it from sunlight and chemicals, and avoid using milk jugs because they can harbor bacteria and degrade over time. The publication also discusses larger storage options such as water barrels, collapsible tanks, and temporary storage using children’s wading pools. It stresses that properly stored water does not spoil and that stale taste can often be improved through aeration by pouring between containers.
Overall, the guide serves as a concise introduction to emergency water preparedness and is intended to motivate households to begin storing water and developing backup water treatment capabilities before a crisis occurs.
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