10/06/2026
Long-Term Preparedness around the house
Install a household water tank if interruptions are common.
Keep a minimum three-day emergency water supply.
Label stored water with refill dates.
Create a family plan so everyone knows where emergency water and supplies are stored.
A simple goal is to be able to operate your household for at least 72 hours without municipal water. This covers most planned maintenance outages and many unexpected disruptions.