'Don\'t buy leaky water bottles that take up too much space from the grocery store. Here\'s a step by step, space-saving way to store an emergency water supply in larger, food safe storage containers. This long-term water storage can last between 2 and 6 years when prepped correctly. Don\'t forget, you\'ll need at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day. FEMA recommends that you have a 2 week supply for everyone in the house. I normally only have 1 weeks worth. Mainly because I\'ll go to a hotel or a family members house if we don\'t have water for more than a few days. 0:00 Ways To Store Water Long Term 1:00 How Much Water To Store For Emergency 2:05 Storing Water In 2 1/2 Gallon Containers 2:46 Storing Water In 1 Gallon Jugs 3:22 Storing Water In Plastic Water Bottles 3:48 Storing Water In 6 Gallon Emergency Containers 4:40 Where To Store Water In Your House 5:05 Water To Flush Toilet During Emergency 5:25 How To Clean Containers For Water Storage 8:08 How Long Can You Store Water 9:40 Date and Label Your Stored Water Steps to Store Water for an Emergency 1. Clean container with a bit of dish soap and hot water. 2. Rinse all soap out of container. 3. Rinse the container with 1/2 tsp. of non-scented bleach and 1 quart of water. 4. Rinse bleach out. 5. Fill container with tap water. 6. Optional: Extend the length of time the water will stay fresh with alkaline drops. I used Ion Alkaline Water Treatment Drops (Amazon Ad: https://amzn.to/3uvxHiN) to keep my water fresh for up to 6 years. 6 Gallon Water Storage Containers on Amazon (Ad): https://amzn.to/3B4msis You can find the written steps for this video here: https://www.abbottsathome.com/store-water-for-an-emergency-long-term/ Printable Checklist for Food and Supplies to have before a Hurricane or Winter Storm: https://www.abbottsathome.com/supplies-food-to-stock-up-on-before-a-hurricane/ How to Get Your Home Ready for a Hurricane - Inside and Outside: https://www.abbottsathome.com/hurricane-prep-list/ See my Home Cleaning Videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL63TJ6Vqtnfwsx68tqzDNPgbslRDU1DYa See what\'s new and most popular on my blog here: https://abbottsathome.com/ Subscribe to my mailing list to see the projects that I don\'t share on YouTube : https://www.abbottsathome.com/subscribe-email-newsletter/ FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR FAVORITE SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AbbottsAtHome/ PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/AbbottsAtHomeDIY/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/abbottsathome/ DISCLAIMER: I am not a professional. I am a DIYer with 20+ years in home remodeling and DIY. Abbotts At Home is not liable in any way for injury or loss resulting from any ideas or information I provide. No single YouTube video can teach you everything you need to know or warn you about everything that might happen. You should always do a lot of research from multiple sources to make sure you are ready to start a project. AND ALWAYS follow manufacturer directions on tools! DIY AT YOUR OWN RISK. #WaterStorage #StoringWater #Water'
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