" no normal person is going to stockpile dozens of gallons of water around the house + purifiers + filtration systems."

Oh Really?

So Cal. is earthquake country and nearly all its freshwater supply is brought in via pipeline or aqueduct which cross major fault lines.

What will your "normal" people do without water if/when the "Big One" hits?

I would say that amount is at least two gallons shy; possibly up to four. I figure a good rule of thumb is one cubic foot of water storage per person per day. While a cubic foot of water is a touch over seven gallons, the inefficiency of storage methods will drop it some.

2 cents

They'll come looking for ours, naturally .

The point is, you're either giving too low of an estimate and that's just bad advice, or you're giving the truth and look like a crazyman to your audience.

I would rather be prepared and have it at home than venture on to the streets and in to stores looking for non existent supplies. Those who expect "Change" will be angered when they realize the empty promises. I think the troubles of the past will pale in comparison.

As for dozens of gallons of water, I think hundreds of gallons makes more sense.

Far be it from me to discourage anyone from storing lots and lots of water, but lets keep some perspective here.

Judging from the water bill, we'd be hard pressed to use more than 15 gallons per person on a normal day. That includes cooking, washing clothes and dishes, watering the garden and topping off the kiddie pool.

When it comes down to it, you really need water for drinking and everything else is optional. Unless you're emergency food supply is nothing but pasta and rice.

We just ordered one of these


http://www.yourwaterstorage.com/

We ordered the 250 "Super Tanker"

Since I live close I am going down to Provo to pick it up next week.

Mike

Let's not forget sanitation. It won't take long to foul your nest without it.

i watched it and thought it was a good piece. anyone think that emergency book they mentioned is a worthwhile read?

I dont know if you guys have heard of the British Berkfeld but it does a DAMN fine job of filtering. It can give you a clean supply of water

British Berkefeld North America

+1 on Big Berkey. I picked up the big, stainless steel one after Hurricane Ike rendered out tap water unsafe (had to be boiled) for two weeks.

-Blast