This is the virtual headquarters for the Herriman 4th Zone Emergency Preparedness news and updates. More specifically, it follows the LDS ward boundaries which include all of the Timbergate apartments, and nearly all of the homes north of the Tuscany park in the Tuscany development. ALL residents are included, not just members of the LDS church. The church endorses and is supporting Herriman City in its endeavor to streamline the rescue and safety of our neighborhood in case of a disaster.
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed
Water Storage
Water is difficult to store in large quantities and yet it is necessary to have access to a lot of it in a true emergency situation. Typically disaster aid organizations are able to make it into affected areas within 3 days, that is why the 3 day minimum is recommended.
- Most sources recommend 1 gallon of water per person, PER day, for 3-14 days.
- Store water in “FOOD GRADE” plastic containers (stay away from milk jugs, but soda bottles are suitable).
- Store water away from too much light or heat.
- Clean, sanitize, and rinse all containers prior to use.
- Do not use containers previously used to store non-food products.
- Store water in multiple sizes of containers to suit different emergency needs
- Do not store water containers directly on concrete. Place on cardboard, wood pallets, or other materials.
- Boiling is the safest way to clean water, but you can also use liquid bleach to kill microorganisms.
- Rotate your water storage at least once every year
- Purchase some drink mixes to help improve the taste of stored water and add to 72-hr kits(Kool-Aid, fruit drink mixes, hot cocoa, tang, etc.)