Independent guide. Follow local emergency alerts and evacuation orders.
Water is the first supply gap to close. Store enough for drinking and sanitation, then add backup filtration for evacuation, boil-water scenarios, and storm-ready household planning.
Containers make it easier to store refillable household water before storm supplies become scarce.
Personal filters support go-bags and backups, but they do not replace stored household water.
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Water
EssentialA reusable container for storing drinking water before a storm interrupts service.
Includes: One empty 7-gallon container with a dispensing spigot.
Best for: Households with space to fill and store water before a storm.
Compare: Plan enough water for everyone in your household. A full container is heavy, so choose a storage spot before filling it.
Bottled water you already have counts toward your supply too.
Water
ImportantA compact personal water filter for evacuation bags, camping supplies, and backup water planning.
Includes: One blue personal water filter.
Compare: Read the exact filter's limits. It does not remove viruses, salt, or chemical contamination. Never rely on it to make floodwater safe.
This does not replace stored water. It supports it.
Water
ImportantStores tap water in a bathtub liner filled before water service is interrupted.
Best for: Extra household water when you have time to fill a tub.
Compare: Check tub fit and follow filling, dispensing, and single-use instructions.
Water
ImportantFold-flat jugs add drinking-water storage without taking up as much space between storms.
Best for: Small homes and evacuation kits with limited storage.
Compare: Compare filled weight, food-contact materials, leak resistance, and spigot design.
Water
OptionalDispenses stored water from a compatible jug without electricity or lifting the full container.
Best for: Households using large drinking-water jugs.
Compare: Match the jug neck and tube length. Clean parts that contact drinking water.
Water
ImportantA dedicated long-handled brush helps clean reusable water containers before they are filled.
Best for: Maintaining reusable household water storage.
Compare: Check that it reaches the container's corners. Clean and sanitize containers using CDC guidance.
