Water Storage for Future Shortages

water-storage-shortages<p>Last September, I wrote <a title=water storage href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/blog/2013/09/water-storage-natural-disasters/>this article</a> about water storage for natural disasters. Due to recent events in Ohio and Virginia, I felt it important to emphasize the importance of water storage. Water should be stored in case of natural disasters. You should also store water in case your local water supply becomes contaminated. When local water is unusable, people panic. If you plan ahead, then you will not have to endure cleared grocery store shelves or long lines in an attempt to find safe water. Here are some common questions about water storage:</p> <h3>How much water storage?</h3> <p>As a refresher, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends <a title=cdc water storage href=http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/safe_water/personal.html>these guidelines</a> for water storage:</p> <ol> <li>Have at least 1 gallon per person, per day.</li> <li>Start with a 3-day supply, and build up to a 2-week supply.</li> <li>Check the expiration date on store-bought water. Replace your own stored water every 6 months.</li> </ol> <h3>How should I store water?</h3> <p>When you are looking for containers for water storage, check out the different options at Container & Packaging Supply. You can use<a title=Cubitainers href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/industry-catalog/Water-Storage/29/?style=66> Cubitainers</a>, <a title=Hedpaks href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/industry-catalog/Water-Storage/29/?style=67>Hedpaks</a>, or tight head plastic <a title=pails href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/industry-catalog/Water-Storage/29/?style=157>pails</a> and <a title=drums href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/industry-catalog/Water-Storage/29/?style=65>drums</a>. The amount and location of your storage space will help you choose which size is best for your needs. If you have a large area, you might choose the 55-gallon drum because of the large volume that you can store. If you have limited space, you may instead want the collapsible Cubitainers. These containers have <a title=Cubitainer box href=https://www.containerandpackaging.com/item/M057N>matching cardboard boxes</a> that make them easy to stack on shelves.</p> <h3>Where should I store water?</h3> <p>Water should be stored out of direct sunlight. It should be kept at a fairly constant cool temperature. When you fill your water containers, label them so that you know that they are water. Write the date on which you filled the containers. That way you know when you need to replace the water storage with a fresh supply.</p> <p>Take the time now to prepare for the future. When disasters and emergencies come, you will be ready with your water storage.</p>