10 day challenge , Challeng # 1

Are you up for it? Can you do it? I think you can and so can I.
Here is the challenge, prepare yourself for the zombie invasion, natural disaster, economical disaster, or what have you type of disaster.
Each day I will post, except Sunday, a new challenge for you to take on. There will be a Level 1, Level 2, and a Level 3 challenge. Level 1 & 2 being a short term emergency preparedness. Level 3 being the BIG, MAJOR preparedness challenge.
More and more we need to be prepared for anything that might come our way. Now I hope, God willing, that I will never or you will never have to use any of these things because of a disaster or an emergency.
So....are you ready for your 1st challenge?

Water

Are you prepared for: water turnoff, earthquake, terrorist event, or contamination?

Level 1

To fulfill this level you must...

1. Have a minimum of 3 gallons of water per person, for 3 days. (6-2 liter bottles)
2. Have some stored in your car.
3. Store some for your pets.

Level 2
* do all of the above plus the following.

1. Purchase commercially bottled water in PETE plastic containers.
2. Fill the bottles with water.
3. Store them off the ground. Don't store them directly on concrete. If  you need to do so put cardboard or something down as a barrier.
4. Have enough water for 2 weeks. Again, a gallon of water per person per day.

Hidden Sources of Water:

• Hot water heater
• Water pipes
• Toilet tanks
• Ice

Preparation:

• Clean, sanitize, and thoroughly rinse all containers prior to use. A sanitizing solution can be prepared with household chlorine bleach. (1 teaspoon bleach to 1 quart water)
• Do NOT use plastic milk jugs.
• Do NOT use containers previously used to store non-food products.
• Containers should be emptied and refilled every 6 months, if it's tap water. Bottled water is annually.
• Store the water where leakage will not pose a problem.
• You may need to protect the water from light, heat or freezing temperatures. This is because of the container.

Supplies to purify water:

• Liquid bleach (Don't use bleach with thickeners or scents or any other additives)
• Water purification tablets.

Level 3
* Do all of the above.

1. Store enough water for 2 weeks and consider having extra for those around you that may need help.

Another cool idea is called the Water Bob. It can be filled up in your tub and you can pump the water out and use it.
I also found some great information at The National Terror Alert about water storage.

Good luck on your challenge!

All this information was gained through The Quest for Preparedness from the Desert Sage Ward.