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February - Water

The mission of do1thing is to move individuals, families, organizations, businesses, and communities to prepare for all hazards and become disaster resilient.

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simple water faucet graphic Whether you get water from a municipal water system or your home has a private well, your water supply depends on having power to operate the system. During a power outage — or any disaster that can cause a power outage, such as high winds, ice storm, or flood — you may find yourself without drinkable water.

THE GOAL: Have 72 hours (3 days) worth of water stored for your household.

Do One Thing (choose one thing to do this month)

Purchase or bottle your own water and then store a supply for a minimum of 72 hours to a maximum of two weeks.
Purchase a generator if your water comes from a private well (or make sure that your current generator is set up to power the well).
Label utility shutoffs and teach other members of the household how (and when) to shut them off.