March: Water

It is crucial for every household to

  • prevent loss of existing water supplies in an emergency,

  • identify potential alternative water sources pre-emergency and be ready to treat that water, and

  • properly store an adequate water supply pre-emergency.

Activity

  1. Make sure everyone in your home knows how to shut off the main water valve.

  2. Make a list of all the water sources around your home.

  3. Keep water treatment supplies on hand. Read more here.

  4. Store a gallon of water per person for three weeks (include pets).

Documentation

Submit the required photos.

Prize

Your submission will be entered in a drawing to win the March prize: a LifeStraw Peak Series Personal Water Filter.

Life Straw

You may submit your documentation at any time up until the end of the first Friday of the following month. You may submit early for ensuing months. Remember to stamp your passport for each completed month.