Water Storage: 1 Person, 3 Day Supply

1 people need approximately 4 gallons of water for 3 days. This is based on the FEMA recommendation of 1 gallon per person per day for drinking and sanitation, adjusted for your household composition.

FEMA recommends 1 gallon per person per day as a minimum: half gallon for drinking and half gallon for food preparation and hygiene. In hot climates or during physical activity, this amount should be increased by 50-100%.

For 4 gallons, we recommend: 4 1-Gallon Jugs. Use food-grade containers and store in a cool, dark place away from chemicals.

Stored water should be rotated every 6 months if using plastic containers. Water in food-grade barrels with water preserver can last up to 5 years. Always check for cloudiness or odors before use.

Yes! Dogs need approximately 0.5-1 gallon per day, and cats need about 0.125-0.25 gallons per day. Add this to your household total for complete preparedness.

Have backup purification methods: water purification tablets, portable filters like LifeStraw or Sawyer, or unscented household bleach (8 drops per gallon, wait 30 minutes). Never drink untreated water from unknown sources.

4 gallons requires approximately 1 cubic feet of storage space. A 55-gallon barrel is about 2 feet in diameter and 3 feet tall. Plan your storage location accordingly.

Yes! A standard 40-gallon water heater can provide emergency water. Turn off the power/gas first, let it cool, and drain from the bottom valve. This water may have sediment, so filter before drinking.