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Historical October 1990 earthquake supplement. Original predictions, insurance prices and safety guidance are reproduced as period reporting, not current forecasts or instructions.
In the event of a damaging earthquake. water mains may be broken and the drinking water coming into your home may be contaminated.
But even dirty water can be purified for drinking.
It could be worse; public water supplies could be interrupted altogether.
In that case, you will be glad that you stockpiled drinking water. People can survive without food for several days but only for a short time without water. Store a 2 week supply of water for each member of your household. How Much Do I Need?
In moderate weather a normally active person needs at least 1 /2 gallon of water a day. for drinking and food preparation.
Some of our need for liquids could be met by using the Juices from canned fruits and vegetables.
And don’t forget the water needed for bathing. brushing teeth and dishwashing.) How Do I Store It? Get gallon jugs (like milk jugs) or 5 gallon jugs available from camping supply stores. Mark these containers with the date filled and plan to use or discard the water within one year. Store in a cool. dark location. It’s all right if they freeze. Other Emergency Sources of Water • Ice cubes. • Your hot water tank.
To get a free flow of water from the tank, it is sometimes necessary to open the valve at the top of the tank as well as the faucet at the bottom of the tank.
The flow of water from the tank will be increased if any hot water faucet in the home is also turned first. Be sure to turn off the gas or electricity to the hot water heater before draining off much water for emergency use. • Your toilet tank (not the bowl).
But you won’t be able to drink from the tank if you use chemical disinfectant there.
To Purify Water Strain through a cloth.
If necessary. • Boil vigorously for 1 to 3 minutes.
To improve taste. pour from one container to another several times. • Use purification tablets (available from drug store). • Use household liquid bleach containing hypochlorite, preferably 5.25%. and without other additives can be used as shown below: Amt Water If Clear Water If Cloudy 1 quart 2 drops 4 drops 1 gallon 8 drops 16 dps 5 gallons 1/2 tsp. 1 tsp.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, October 1990.
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Archival transcription note: Historical bleach dilution table requires original-image transcription verification; preserve source without converting to current instructions.
Original source: SD_Times1990_10.pdf, printed page(s) 4; PDF page(s) 4.
