Be Prepared
Your family water-readiness checklist
Print this list. Check it off. A little planning now makes a water emergency much less scary later.
Store enough water
- One gallon per person per day
- Plan for at least 3 days
- Include water for pets
- Note the date on each container
Pick safe containers
- Food-grade plastic or glass
- Clean containers before filling
- Avoid containers that held chemicals
- Seal lids tightly
Store it right
- Cool, dark place
- Away from direct sun and heat
- Off the floor if possible
- Rotate water every 6 months
Build a kit
- Bottled water
- Manual can opener
- First-aid kit
- Flashlight and batteries
Make a family plan
- Know where the main shut-off valve is
- Keep InstaTastic's number saved
- Pick a meeting spot
- Teach kids how to call for help
Know safe water signs
- Clear, colorless, odorless
- Boil for 1 minute if unsure
- Skip cloudy or colored water
- Use stored water for drinking first
Keep this number handy
Save our number now. When water trouble starts, you call and we help you respond fast.