https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:02:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1112185 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 20:12:15 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 1112185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We had a few reminders earlier in the year about needing to be prepared for earthquakes in Wellington, plus of course we had the big one in Christchurch a few years ago.</p> <p>We based our family and personal survival packs on these bags - <a href="http://grabandgo.co.nz/" rel="nofollow">http://grabandgo.co.nz/</a></p> <p>To heat water we keep our gas BBQ bottle full. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1112171 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 19:59:17 +0000 Sarah A 1112171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 1 gal per person per day is the usual guideline. At least 3 days worth to be safe if you have the room, we keep some on hand but usually plan to use camping filtration if we run beyond out stockpile. </p> <p><a href="http://www.ready.gov/water" rel="nofollow">http://www.ready.gov/water</a><br /><a href="http://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/water-treatment-backcountry.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.rei.com/learn/exper.....untry.html</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1112089 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 18:55:05 +0000 Diana 1112089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Mo, I think I have whatever's in the Brita and maybe a couple of refilled bottles lying around.&nbsp; Maybe a partial jug of distilled that we use for things like the iron.&nbsp; I do have a lot of bottled beer and wine, does that count?&nbsp; ;)</p> <p>You'd think I would know better.&nbsp; I grew up in SoCal with the earthquake stash.&nbsp; But in my defense I live in a non-earthquakey urban area now, and I've never had my power go out for more than maybe 6 hours.&nbsp; This reminds me though, I realized the other day that we don't actually have a flashlight that works.&nbsp; Haha, we have been using our phones/ipads in lieu of a flashlight.</p> <p>I do have a pilot-lit gas stove (but even if it was an electric starter, you can light them with a match) though so I can still heat water and cook when there's no electricity.&nbsp; </p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1112017 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 17:17:34 +0000 minimalist 1112017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've stocked canned goods and some water at home, but haven't figured out and sourced a way to heat water yet. Sometimes a cup of hot tea makes everything else feel less dramatic. </p> <p>What bf does/has at his place is sort of none of my business, but I'm there a lot so should at least pull my own weight in preparedness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1111960 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 16:27:22 +0000 MsMary 1111960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>AmyK, now that you mention it, I am not very well prepared at all!&nbsp; When I wa in my house we had a ton of canned food and dry goods on hand, plus a propane barbecue with an extra propane tank.&nbsp; But now that I am on my own in an apartment, I realize my stockpile is pretty much nonexistent.&nbsp; In fact, I gave almost the whole contents of my pantry to the Christmas food drive last week!</p> <p>Must remedy the situation!&nbsp; Thanks for the reminder!</p> <p>Oh, and also?&nbsp; I live in walking distance of work, but when I didn't, I had an earthquake stash at work, too, including comfortable clothes and shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1111941 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:55:19 +0000 Mo 1111941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd have to go out and use the propane grill here to heat up a pot of water I suppose. &nbsp;At home in Tahoe, I'd have to do the same over the gas fireplace(s). &nbsp;AEK in both places. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1111930 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:42:03 +0000 minimalist 1111930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Power was out for less than an hour, but it meant his lair night was off (interrupted movie he was watching upstairs) so we got to chat about longer outages. </p> <p>Besides plenty of water, what's your method to heat some for tea/coffee? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1111929 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 15:41:49 +0000 Mo 1111929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My mom also does the water for earthquakes thing. &nbsp;She's a native of LA also. &nbsp;I have whatever's in my Brita pitcher and usually six 24 oz bottles that we refill from the pitcher for our daily use. &nbsp;I never seem to be in one house or the other long enough to make a stock of things. &nbsp;Here, if there's a hurricane warning, we grab extra water ASAP. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1111688 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 07:20:57 +0000 londonkiwi (now back in NZ) 1111688@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We keep three days supply of water in case of earthquakes. We also have a supply in the car and in a backpack in case we have to leave our house after an earthquake. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1111679 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:41:09 +0000 minimalist 1111679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too weird: the power in bf's building just went out. Seems to be just his building. </p> <p>MaryK, what else do you prepare/stock in case of earthquakes? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1111674 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:33:24 +0000 MsMary 1111674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The risk here is earthquakes!&nbsp; I generally keep 4 five-gallon bottles on hand.&nbsp; One on the dispenser and three in the coat closet!&nbsp; ;)&nbsp; I use it for drinking and cooking and it's delivered every two weeks.&nbsp; I usually go through about one bottle every two weeks so I feel like I have a nice big supply on hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-water#post-1111654 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 05:52:36 +0000 minimalist 1111654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>... do you have stored in case of power outage or pipes freezing or whatever the risk is in your area?</p> <p>How do you store it, and how often do you refresh the supply? </p> <p>Every so often, bf's building turns off the water for 4-6 hours, usually with a week's warning. In my neighborhood, the power has gone out for long hours. No big deal, just enough that I've noticed I could be better prepared for a storm or other unplanned event. </p>