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Household water basics
A starting point for planning, storing and using household water.
Open the Guide: Household water basics
A calm first week
A manageable first review that begins with what your household already has.
Read the Note: A calm first week
Water planning for pets and additional household needs
Plan household water for pets, infant feeding, medicines, access needs and powered equipment.
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How to inspect stored water without guessing
A repeatable inspection for stored water, containers, storage conditions and current advisories.
Read the Note: How to inspect stored water without guessing
Water during a boil-water advisory
Plan drinking, food, infant, pet, appliance and contact-water decisions during an advisory.
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Water storage in a small home
Practical water storage for apartments and small homes, including weight, access and rotation.
Read the Note: Water storage in a small home
A household power-outage plan
Build a practical household plan for outages, food, communication, medical needs and generator safety.
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Charging phones when power is unavailable
Conserve phone power and compare safe power-bank, vehicle and generator charging choices.
Read the Note: Charging phones when power is unavailable
Refrigerated food after a power loss
Use official time and temperature boundaries for refrigerated and frozen food after an outage.
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