Water is crucial to your survival in disaster. You want water for the long-term and it is nearly impossible to achieve that with cases of bottled water. Storing water in 55-gallon drums is a successful strategy.
Who sells e 55-gallon drum? You can purchase 55-gallon drums online. Get new ones to ensure their cleanliness. Emergency Essentials often has them, or even grocery stores offer them at various times.
What you need to accomplish this project: Before you start this project, gather the following materials: Black permanent marker, black plastic sheets (at least 3.5 mils thick), bleach, bung wrench, reinforced duct tape (e.g., Gorilla tape), water safe hose (not a garden hose), scissors, siphon hose, dish washing soap, and a teaspoon.
Utah has experienced fires, floods, chemical spills, severe winter storms, extended power outages, major accidents and natural disasters.
Earthquake engineers and seismologists warned in 2016 that, along the segments of the Wasatch Fault, we have a 43% chance of experiencing a major earthquake in the next 50 years. This raises the likelihood from the previous scientific prediction of 18%.
Planning to face and overcome such challenges is important. Personal, family, community and business preparedness is the foundation of all emergency plans.
Honey
Honey never really goes bad. The consistency and color can change. Many honey harvesters say that when honey crystallizes it can be re-heated and used. Honey’s low water content, is not a friendly environment for microorganisms.
Salt
Indispensable mineral. Although prone to absorbing moisture, it’s shelf life is indefinite.
Sugar
Life would be so boring without sugar. Much like salt, sugar is also prone to absorbing moisture, but this problem can be eradicated by adding some rice granules into the storage container.
How well prepared is your family? Good going for all the YESes. Note any NOs and work on them.
- Fire is greatest threat. Has your family rehearsed escape routes from your home?
- Do you have working smoke alarms on each floor and in each bedroom?
- For a minor fire, do you have charged or disposable fire extinguishers that all know how to use?
- Does each family member carry a contact list, including designated out-of-state contact?
