Every Conference weekend I get to thinking about our emergency preparedness...I am not sure why...I guess it is just a habit that has formed. Lately I have been thinking a lot about water storage, so I wanted to share a tip. I have a bunch of water stored away in the big 5 gallon jugs and some in special water boxes too, but seriously, the thought of dumping it all out and putting new water in it just about does me in. I don't think I have the patience for that. And really, the thought of drinking water that has been sitting around for a year just doesn't sit very well with me either. So, once again, I have turned to Costco for the answer! :)
If you buy the 35 count, 16.9 oz. Kirkland bottled water it is under $4. (Sorry, can't quote the exact price.) The date on the bottles in 2 years out. I did the math and 1 package of those has nearly as much water in it as the 5 gallon jug holds. Much more appetizing in my opinion... So I will be saving the water I already have stashed away for emergency sanitation needs, which is also very important. In the meantime I will be using my Kirkland water on a regular basis and rotating everytime I go to Costco. Because really, who would even notice an extra $3 spent at that store. I just pick one up every time I go and it adds up fast!
Click here to see the guidelines on water storage from FEMA. At a minimum we should have 3 days worth of water stored...at least one gallon, per person, per day.
3 comments:
I think that's exactly what I will do, too! Who wants to dump all that water? I always put some in the trunk of my van as well.
I've been doing this ever since you mentioned it in a food storage class a few months ago and I'm impressed how quickly my water storage has been improved (although, a little depressed at how often I seem to go to Costco!)
Thanks so much for this tip!
I call this "The First Commandment of Heather" and I almost disobeyed it yesterday. But never fear! While I was waiting for the sample lady to get her pasta ready, I loaded the water into my cart!
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